Luke Stannard

Processing, Mining Industry & Business Improvement
Project Development - Australia - Africa - Middle East
Australis Mineral Resources
Barkly Processing Company

[Luke Stannard @MiningLuke]

4/4: We've applied this in Resolve tweaks for 10-20% gains. Gravity's edge? Simple, eco-friendly, capex-light which is perfect for lithium ores amid supply crunches. Thoughts on adapting tungsten tricks to Li projects? Share below or DM! #MineralsProcessing #MiningAus

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🧵 1/4: On gravity: Gravity separation's wins in tungsten processing & lessons that echo in today's lithium boom. High-density minerals like wolframite excel with jigs, spirals, and tables, achieving >90% recoveries without heavy reagents. #GravityPlants #TungstenMining #Lithium

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3/4: On global examples: Modern plants integrate gravity with flotation for fines, like scheelite ops avoiding contaminants. In emerging sites (no direct involvement), challenges like grain size sorting remind us: Test mineralogy first to prevent losses.

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4/4: 3. Optimize reagent regimes: Tailor collectors/depressants to mineralogy. Reduce dosages by 10-15% via lab tweaks, minimizing reagent CAPEX. Combined with kinetics monitoring, it's a low-cost path to better grade/recovery. Got tweaks? Share below or DM for a chat

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🧵1/4: Quick tips on flotation tweaks for base metals: From a recent Resolve project, here are 3 ways to slash capex while boosting efficiency. No massive overhauls, just smart, practical mods. #Flotation #BaseMetals

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3/4: 2. Integrate Jameson cells for cleaning: Compact units handle entire stages, squeezing in where space is tight. Recent sourcing improvements have dropped costs ~25%, with 5-10% recovery gains at low mass pull. Ideal for fine particle upgrades in Cu/Zn circuits.

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@goldseek January has been a wild ride

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From my days optimizing circuits, it's always about understanding the ore first. Got flotation challenges? DM me at Resolve, happy to chat tailored fixes. Let's squeeze more from your plant. #MineralsProcessing #GoldMining

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Revisiting a classic flotation efficiency lesson from Ok Tedi (25Mtpa plant, ~130kt Cu + 200koz Au/yr in 2011). Even with top teams on board, targeted circuit tweaks; surveys, testwork, liberation analysis, squeezed out +1% Cu & Au recovery for just $50k. #Flotation #CopperMining

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Key takeaway: Don't overlook reconfiguration. We identified sweet spots in grind/liberation that boosted rougher recovery without over-grinding fines. Reagents & kinetics tuned to ore type ➡️ big uplift, minimal spend. Proves small mods can outperform big upgrades. #BaseMetals

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@NeilRingdahl Free tonnes!

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FMF cracked the SAR100 Billion mark this year

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Poll: Fresh from #FutureMineralsForum 2026: Saudi Arabia's mining push emphasizes Africa ties & sustainability. What's the top trend reshaping mining for KSA? #FMF #SaudiMining #GlobalMining

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4/4: From processing projects, beryllium's alloys shine in its uses, but supply security trumps all. What's your take on shifting dynamics? #Beryllium #BerylliumMining

[Luke Stannard @MiningLuke]

🧵1/4 Beryllium: The lightweight powerhouse quietly powering tech & defense. US dominates ~60% of global production in 2026, with reserves in Utah fueling aerospace (40% demand) & electronics (30%). Market $300M+, growing ~5% CAGR to $500M+ by 2032. #Beryllium #BerylliumMining

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3/4: Processing? Bertrandite ores (US/China main source) concentrate via simple flotation & acid leaching, yielding high-purity hydroxide efficiently. Beryl's tougher (high-temp calcination), but overall, low capex for concentrates makes entry viable, key for emerging players.

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6/6: These steps turned inefficiencies into cheap gains on our projects. Got flotation headaches? DM me to discuss tailored solutions at Resolve. Let's optimize yours! #Flotation #BaseMetals

[Luke Stannard @MiningLuke]

🧵1/6: Struggling with flotation in base metals? From a recent Resolve project, optimizing the grind-recovery balance is key to boosting throughput without overspend on capital. Here's practical advice to tackle common issues. #Flotation #BaseMetals

[Luke Stannard @MiningLuke]

5/6: 4. Minimize capex upgrades: Efficient regrinding in cleaning stages means smaller mills downstream. We've seen 10-15% throughput gains with targeted tweaks, saving on major expansions.