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Kings Beads Attended at Mill Operators 2024 Conference

November 7, 2024

In October 2024, Kings Beads proudly participated as an exhibitor at the Mill Operators Conference held in Perth, Australia. The event gathered nearly 600 industry professionals, including representatives from mining companies, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and researching institutes from across Australia and around the globe.

At the conference, Kings Beads' team engaged in in-depth discussions with industry experts on cutting-edge topics such as ultrafine grinding technology and fine milling ceramic media. One of the key highlights was the attention obtained by our larger ceramic ball samples, designed for coarse milling applications. The potential advantages of integrating the large ceramic balls into upcoming mineral processing flowsheets, particularly for coarse grinding technologies, were extensively explored, with a focus on their potential benefits for improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.

A standout presentation on the optimization of a vertical regrind mill at a gold mine in Cambodia attracted significant interest from the audience. The paper highlighted how the use of King’s TA-380 media led to a 59% reduction in ceramic media consumption, while also significantly decreasing mill liner and rotor wear. These improvements translated into an estimated 35.7% reduction in operational costs, amounting to approximately USD 500,000 in savings. This real-world example underscores Kings Beads’ commitment to providing superior grinding solutions that not only enhance mill performance but also drive substantial cost savings for customers.

The Mill Operators Conference, organized by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), is recognized as one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the mining and metallurgy industry. Kings Beads is honored to have contributed to the discussions at this prestigious event and will look forward to continuing our role in advancing grinding technologies in mineral processing.