To minimize risk ahead of the mine planning phase, potential complexities and variability in the recovery process must be assessed through metallurgical test work and flow sheet modeling. During feasibility, a deep understanding of the mineralogical and textural characteristics of the deposit enables a more precise mine model to be developed with a more accurate ROI to be realized.
Once a deposit has been identified, the textural and mineralogical properties of the deposit must be analyzed to determine the recovery process and assess economic viability.