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Metallurgical Testing

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SAMPLE PREPARATION

As a general rule, samples should be taken from across the mine site (both the mine perimeter and varying subsurface depths) to replicate actual geological conditions and prevent data biases. We will help develop a plan to gather, transport, and prepare prepare your samples to ensure testing is reflective of geological conditions and operations.

 

We ensure sample integrity is maintained from receipt at our laboratory and throughout our test preparation protocols. We divide samples into smaller subsets and ensure they are uniform and large enough to account for metallurgical variations. We plan every step so that your samples accurately represent your mine site.

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Gold Ore Crush Size Samples for Column t

Crush Size

Crush size heavily impacts solution distribution and permeability. Our diffusion fraction extraction process determines the microporosity and tortuosity of ore to understand time rate of recovery based on geological composition and particle size distribution.

Comminution

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CWi

Ai

Bond's Ball Mill Work Index

Crusher Work Index

Abrasion Index

Forte also offers standard comminution testing for sizing crushing equipment and milling equipment. 

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FORTE ANALYTICAL - Corporate

120 Commerce Dr, Unit 3 

Fort Collins, CO, 80524 USA

FORTE ANALYTICAL - South

11475 West I-70

Frontage Road North  

Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033 USA

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