TECHNOLOGY

Cadia SAG mill back in operation

Following repairs and a period of operational testing, the concentrator 1 semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill at Newcrest Mining’s Cadia gold operation in New South Wales, Australia, is now operating at full capacity

Ailbhe Goodbody
SAG and ball mills at Newcrest's Cadia gold operation

SAG and ball mills at Newcrest's Cadia gold operation

The company detected a problem on October 18, and on October 29 said the inspection had found more loose windings than previously expected. Engineers have determined that the mill motor will eventually...

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