small scale mineral mining equipment

1. PAIN-POINT DRIVEN OPENING

Managing a small-scale mineral operation presents distinct financial and logistical pressures. Your primary challenges with small scale mineral mining equipment often include: high per-ton processing costs due to inefficient, manual methods; excessive downtime from equipment not designed for continuous duty cycles; and the inability to reliably process variable ore grades, leading to significant mineral loss. Furthermore, mobilizing equipment to remote sites and finding operators with specialized technical skills add layers of complexity and cost.

These factors directly impact your bottom line. How do you increase yield without a capital-intensive plant overhaul? Can you improve recovery rates while controlling operational expenses? Is there small scale mineral mining equipment robust enough for harsh environments yet simple enough for your team to maintain? The solution lies in selecting purpose-engineered machinery that transforms these pain points into measurable gains.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The APEX-TR1 Modular Processing Plant is a fully integrated suite of small scale mineral mining equipment designed for hard rock and alluvial deposits. It enables artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) entities and junior explorers to establish a professional, high-recovery operation with minimal site preparation.

Operational Workflow:

1. Primary Crushing & Screening: Feed material is reduced via a rugged jaw crusher and sized through a vibrating grizzly screen.
2. Concentration: The heart of the system, a duplex jig or spiral classifier (configurable), separates target minerals from gangue based on specific gravity.
3. ​​Security & De-watering: A compact security plant captures fine particles, while a dewatering screw produces a handleable concentrate.
4. Tailings Management: A closed-loop water system with a settling pond minimizes environmental impact and water consumption.

Application Scope: Ideal for precious metals (Au, Ag), gemstones, tin, tungsten, and coltan on sites with 10-100 tonnes per day throughput potential.
Limitations: Not suited for ultra-fine (<100 mesh) particle recovery without optional auxiliary modules or large-scale bulk mining exceeding 150 TPD.

3. CORE FEATURES

• Modular Mobility | Technical Basis: Bolt-together skid design with integrated lifting points | Operational Benefit: Enables rapid deployment and relocation between sites in under 48 hours with standard lifting equipment | ROI Impact: Reduces mobilization costs by up to 70% compared to fixed plant setups, maximizing asset utilization.

• Adaptive Gravity Concentration | Technical Basis: Adjustable stroke & frequency pulsation on duplex jig | Operational Benefit: Operators can fine-tune separation parameters in minutes to accommodate fluctuating ore grades | ROI Impact: Field data shows a consistent 5-15% improvement in recovery rates over static concentration tables.

• Low-Wash Water Circuit | Technical Basis: High-efficiency slurry pumps & closed-loop design | Operational Benefit: Cuts fresh water requirements to less than 5m³ per hour, critical for arid regions | ROI Impact: Eliminates the need for large water storage and pumping infrastructure, reducing both capex and opex.

• Operator-Centric Control Panel | Technical Basis: Centralized PLC with fault diagnostics and manual override | Operational Benefit: Simplifies training and allows for troubleshooting without specialist electricians on-site | ROI Impact: Minimizes unplanned downtime; industry testing demonstrates a 30% reduction in mean-time-to-repair (MTTR).

• Durable Material Specification | Technical Basis: Abrasion-resistant steel (HARDOX 400) in all slurry contact zones | Operational Benefit: Withstands abrasive materials, extending component life in severe service | ROI Impact: Reduces wear part replacement frequency by an average of 40%, lowering long-term operating costs.

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Performance Metric	Industry Standard for Small Scale Mineral Mining Equipment	APEX-TR1 Solution	Advantage (% improvement)
Overall Recovery Rate (Free Mill Gold)	Manual sluices/panning (~60-70%)	Optimized Gravity Circuit (Duplex Jig + Security)	+20-25%
Average Setup Time (from arrival)	5-7 days for modular units	<2 days with pre-assembled skids	-70%
Water Consumption per Tonne Processed	~10 m³/tonne (open circuit)	<0.5 m³/tonne (closed circuit)	-95%
Power Requirement (Full Plant)	Often disparate diesel gensets (~25kVA total)	Single 18kVA connection point	-28% energy use

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity/Rating: Designed throughput of 20-75 tonnes per hour (TPH), depending on feed material density and target mineral.
• Power Requirements: Operates on a single 18kVA, 400V/50Hz or 480V/60Hz power source. Diesel generator package available.
• Material Specifications: Primary structure: ASTM A36 steel. Wear surfaces: HARDOX 400 abrasion-resistant plate. Pump volutes: high-chrome cast iron.
• Physical Dimensions: Main module: 6m L x 2.4m W x 3m H. Total footprint for full plant (3 modules): approx. 12m x 6m.
• Environmental Operating Range: Rated for -10°C to +50°C ambient temperature. Dust-proof and weather-resistant electrical enclosures (IP54).

6. APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Alluvial Gold Operation, West Africa

Challenge:A cooperative was losing an estimated 30% of fine gold using traditional sluices and had no method to process clay-rich pay gravels efficiently.
Solution Implementation of an APEX-TR1 plant configured with a scrubber module and enhanced security system.
Results Achieved consistent 92% recovery rate across variable gravels, increased daily throughput by 300%, and produced a direct-smeltable concentrate.

Junior Exploration & Bulk Sampling, Canada

Challenge:A exploration company needed reliable, movable equipment to process bulk samples from multiple remote claims to prove resource grade without prohibitive cost.
Solution Deployment of the APEX-TR1 as their primary bulk sampling tool over two field seasons.
Results Successfully processed over 15,000 tonnes of material across five sites, providing bankable grade data that supported project financing.

7 COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

The APEX-TR1 is offered in transparent pricing tiers based on required metallurgical complexity:

• **Base Configuration Tier ($145000): Includes primary crushing screening core gravity concentration jig )and dewatering
• Enhanced Recovery Tier ($185000): Adds security shaking table )for ultra-fine particle capture
  Optional features include trailer mounting diesel power pack clay scrubber module

Service packages are available:
Bronze Package )Annual inspection parts list provision
Silver Package )Includes two scheduled maintenance visits annually priority parts dispatch
Gold Package )Comprehensive coverage including planned wear part replacements at predefined intervals

Financing options through partner institutions include 36-month lease-to-own agreements 24-month deferred payment plans subject to credit approval

8 FAQ

Q What feed size can the APEX TR1 accept?
A The primary crusher accepts feed up to mm )diameter The system is optimized for material crushed below mm

Q How many operators are required?
A The plant can be run efficiently by two trained personnel one controlling feed rate one monitoring concentration

Q Is this small scale mineral mining equipment compatible with existing crushing circuits?
A Yes the concentration module can be fed directly from your existing crushing screening setup provided it meets the specified feed size distribution

Q What is the expected delivery lead time?
A Standard configurations have an week lead time from order confirmation Custom configurations may require weeks

Q What training is provided?
A Purchase includes comprehensive onsite operator maintenance training over three days conducted by our field service engineers