en.Wedoany.com Reported - Emerald Resources has deployed two 8,000-kilowatt Metso-manufactured semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mills for its Dingo Range gold project in Western Australia and the Memot gold project in Cambodia, aiming to boost multi-mine gold production to over 300,000 ounces per year.

As two greenfield developments, Emerald Resources required processing infrastructure capable of withstanding demanding mineral extraction environments while maintaining continuous high throughput and mechanical reliability during comminution. These horizontal mills operate as the primary size reduction units within the facilities, utilizing Metso's proprietary Hydrostatic Polymer Shoe Bearing (HSB) configuration, a technology designed to manage the heavy structural loads of the rotating mill shell while minimizing friction and component wear. Furthermore, the mills are equipped with customized internal liner systems engineered to extend maintenance intervals and protect internal structures from severe impact and abrasion.

The equipment procurement decision was based on competitive delivery timelines, essential for the Dingo Range and Memot projects to advance to active gold production on schedule. The customized mills focus on enhancing overall equipment efficiency within the grinding circuit; through the integration of specified bearing technology and wear-resistant components, the implementation aims to reduce unplanned downtime. Nick Green, Vice President of Horizontal Mills at Metso, noted: "Combined with our advanced bearing technology and lifecycle support, they enable customers to maximize throughput and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership."

Compared to traditional legacy systems, the specific equipment design reduces energy consumption and improves water efficiency. To maintain continuous mechanical performance, the units are supported by a global service network that provides ongoing lifecycle maintenance for mill liners and bearing assemblies, ensuring both production facilities can sustain the high availability required to meet their long-term gold mining objectives.

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