Completed for Foran Mining in Saskatchewan, Canada, the McIlvenna Bay Study combined laboratory testing, paste mix design and reticulation engineering to support the development of a future paste backfill system.
Client:
Foran Mining
Location:
Saskatchewan, Canada
Scope:
Paste Fill Mix and Reticulation Design Feasibility Study
Duration:
6 Months
Budget:
US$80K
In 2021, MineFill completed a paste fill mix and reticulation design feasibility study for the McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The study focused on establishing the technical requirements for the underground paste distribution system and supporting infrastructure.
The project combined laboratory testwork, engineering design and cost assessments to provide a practical pathway for future paste backfill implementation and mine expansion planning.
Project completed
Project budget
The project required the development of a paste backfill solution capable of supporting future underground operations while meeting technical and operational requirements.
This included understanding paste strength and rheology characteristics, designing the underground reticulation network and evaluating long-term expansion considerations.
MineFill completed laboratory testing focused on paste strength requirements and rheological performance to determine the underground distribution system requirements.
The scope also included reticulation design, auxiliary equipment selection and financial assessments covering preliminary capital costs and life-of-mine expansion costs for the underground distribution network.
The study provided the technical and financial foundations required to progress the project’s paste backfill strategy and future infrastructure planning.
By combining laboratory testing, engineering design and cost evaluation, MineFill delivered a feasibility-level solution aligned with the long-term objectives of the operation.
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