Case Studies - SMC Testing

Discover how the SMC Test® has helped the world's largest mining companies improve their global operations.

20% net energy improvement; CO₂ emissions reduced by 43,000 tonnes.

Throughput decline reversed, and revenue increased by $150M through the application of SMC-Test-related technology.

99.85% accurate throughput forecast model achieved using SMC Test.

Precision forecast model consistently predicts throughput to within 0.4%.

SMC Test helps deliver monthly forecast accuracy to within 3.5% in Antofagasta's flagship mine.

Revenues were increased by over US$30M per year through optimization program led by Hatch.

Crushing and grinding throughputs up 16.2% and 11.6% respectively in 6 months.

Indicative CO₂ emissions savings of approximately 20,000 tonnes per year.

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