Mining Customer Stories

TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting solutions help Soma Gold Corp. advance mineralized material upgrading strategy in Colombia

Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: SMAGF) (“Soma”) is advancing its mineralized material upgrading strategy at its El Bagre operation in Colombia through the implementation of TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology, combining XRT technology with advanced artificial intelligence through OBTAIN™ and CONTAIN™. Following positive test work results carried out at the TOMRA Test Center in Germany, the company is moving forward with the installation of a COM Tertiary XRT 1200 sorter to improve process efficiency and maximize the value of its mineralized material.

Vertex Minerals uses TOMRA LASER for gold processing

Vertex Minerals (ASX: VTX) is revolutionizing gold processing at its Hill End project in New South Wales by integrating TOMRA Mining's advanced LASER ore sorting technology. This strategic move enhances operational efficiency and aligns with Vertex's commitment to environmentally sustainable mining practices.

X-Ray Sorting at Letseng Mine, Lesotho by TOMRA

The big challenge in diamond mining is not only to find the diamonds hiding in the rock, but very importantly to extract them minimising breakages and dealing with waste effectively and cost efficiently. In recent years, X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology has attracted increasing interest in the industry for the exceptional capability it has shown in addressing these issues with unparalleled success. The Letšeng mine in Lesotho is an excellent example of how XRT sensor-based sorting technology can unlock significant value and deliver an exceptional return on investment.

Vista Gold Mt Todd Project Enhances Efficiency with TOMRA

Vista Gold Corporation owns the Mt Todd project in Australia, which was acquired in 2006 and is one of the country’s biggest undeveloped gold resource. The project, briefly operated in the 1990s, is known for having hard ore. This, and the fact that the project was operated previously, presented particular challenges for Vista Gold.

Stornoway Diamonds Renard Mine Implements TOMRA Solutions

Stornoway Diamonds is a leading Canadian diamond exploration and producing company. It owns and operates the Renard Mine, in commercial production operation since 2017. It is the first diamond mine in Québec and one of six in Canada. Renard Mine started with an open-pit mine and subsequently opened an underground mine.

Renison Tin Mining Operation Optimizes with TOMRA Tech

TOMRA Mining provides effective solution for the extreme conditions at the Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV (BMTJV) Renison tin mine in Tasmania, with its XRT sensor-based sorting technology unlocking significant value and delivering environmental benefits.

Mt Cattlin Lithium Mine: Enhanced Sorting with TOMRA

The Mt Cattlin mine, owned by Galaxy Resources Ltd (part of the Allkem group of companies), is located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The open pit mine produces high-quality spodumene concentrate for the global lithium market. The demand for this commodity is ballooning due to the role of lithium and lithium-ion batteries in mobile devices and in electric vehicles (EV), as manufacturers vie for leadership in the EV race. With supply struggling to keep up, lithium prices are expected to be strong for years to come.

Mt Carbine Tungsten Mine Increases Output with TOMRA

TOMRA X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sorters provide a game-changing solution for the Mt Carbine mine in Queensland, Australia. On the one hand, they deliver remarkable cost savings while achieving high-purity Tungsten for the processing plant. On the other hand, they contribute to a circular economy by effectively eliminating contaminants from the waste rock, which is used to produce green aggregates for sale – also creating an additional revenue stream for owner EQ Resources.

Minsur SA San Rafael Tin Mine Benefits from TOMRA Solutions

MINSUR SA is a Peruvian mining company, part of the Breca Group of Companies, that owns and runs the largest underground tin mining operation in the world. Located in San Rafael, in the Eastern Mountain chain of the Andes in Peru at a high altitude between 4,500 to 5,200 metres above sea level, the mine contributed about 6% of the total world production of tin in 2015, when about 1 million tonnes of ore with an average grade of 2.13% were mined and processed, resulting in 20 kt of tin in concentrate.

Mina Esperanza de Caraveli: Improved Sorting with TOMRA

The integration of TOMRA’s ore sorting technology at the mine is a story of close collaboration between two companies that share the same philosophy: make the most of natural resources towards a circular economy. Its success is testament to TOMRA’s capacity to listen to the customer and develop tailored solutions for mining companies of all sizes – from large international concerns to small local operations with limited budgets.

Mikroman Quartz Mining Operation Transforms with TOMRA

Turkish Quartz mining company Mikroman Maden A.Ş, first adopted sensor-based sorting technology at three of its processing plants. It installed three high-capacity TOMRA PRO Secondary LASER sorters and reached its target of improving product quality and increasing capacity at these facilities. At its Kula plant in Manisa province, which requires the most precise mineral sorting, it combined TOMRA’s COLOR and LASER technologies to achieve the best results and recovery with the highest purity levels.

Lumpy Chrome Ore Sorting Boosts Efficiency with TOMRA

The rise in demand for chrome has been driven in great part by the China-dominated stainless steel industry, which represents more than 75% of chromium consumption. South Africa is a dominant global supplier of chrome ore and ferrochrome, and the biggest exporter to China – in 2017, it accounted for 73% of the country’s chrome imports. TOMRA’s X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sensor-based ore sorting is an established technology in physical separation that has proved extremely effective in mining operations for a variety of minerals, including chrome.

Lucara Karowe Diamond Mine Optimizes with TOMRA Technology

Lucara Diamond Corporation owns the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, which has been in production since 2012. The mine is recognised as one the foremost producers of very large, high-quality Type IIA diamonds in excess of 10.8 carats. Historic recoveries include the 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona – the second-largest gem quality diamond ever found – and the 813 carat Constellation diamond. Lucara’s success at the Karowe mine continues, most recently with rare gem quality blue and pink diamonds recovered in September 2019.

Letseng Diamond Mine Enhances Sorting with TOMRA Solutions

TOMRA’S XRT sensor-based sorting technology unlocks significant value for Gem Diamonds at its Letšeng Diamond Mine in Lesotho. It delivered an effective solution for coarse fractions in historical tailings dumps, recovering 15 times the initial investment in 4 years. This success has led to the installation of the first TOMRA Final Recovery sorter in the world, now in its final commissioning stage. Projects to further upgrade the mine’s Recovery Plant with more TOMRA XRT sorters are in the pipeline.

Efficient Sorting at K+S Rock Salt Mine with TOMRA Technology

K+S Minerals and Agriculture, a major salt producer turned to TOMRA Sorting Mining for a solution for the replacement of the existing sorting system at its rock salt mine in Grasleben, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The two companies have a long-standing research and development relationship, focused on exploring the application of TOMRA's technologies to salt sorting.