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+ Why are coarse ore bins required?
Coarse ore bins provide a means of storing ore from the mining operation prior to processing. This is known as buffer capacity and allows the gold processing plant to continue running even if the mining operation is not producing for a given time.
+ Why are fine ore bins required?
The fine ore bins provide buffer capacity between the crushing section of the gold facility and the gold processing plant.
+ What are the advantages of buffer capacity?
Buffer capacity allows the gold processing plant to continue production despite interruptions in production from mining which can occur frequently. Buffer capacity between the crushing and gold processing sections allows the crusher plant to run for shorter periods than the gold processing plant allowing maintenance time for the more maintenance intensive crushing plant.
+ What wear protection do the bins have?
Areas around the bin outlet points and high wear surfaces are lined with replaceable abrasion resistant steel (AR liners).
+ How does material get transported between the bins?
Gold ore is transported out of the bins using vibratory feeders. Conveyor belts transport the ore between the bins and various sections of the gold surface facility.
+ Do all operations require bins?
No. Some operations use alternative storage options or do not require crushing.
+ What alternatives are there to bins?
Stockpiles or concrete silos can be used as alternatives to bins but require more space or large laydown areas with underground access.
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