:: Another Blue Cube Systems Export Consignment to Australia

On 20th April, Blue Cube Systems shipped its 3rd exported MQi In-line Mineral Quantifier to a mining client in Australia. The MQi technology was developed by Blue Cube Systems' engineers at their Stellenbosch facilities and is unique in the world of in-line mineral quantifiers. It is still the only in-line mineral quantification technology that contains no hazardous components like X-ray tubes, radio-active isotopes, high intensity lasers or neutron sources. The MQi technology can be installed in a dry or slurried mineral stream and will provide minute by minute real time mineral composition data to the plant operators. The Australian plant, where this equipment will be installed, approached Blue Cube Systems after they heard about the advantages that it offers. With the constant stream of mineral composition data being displayed on the screens of the plant control room, plant operators can get a solid grip on product grade control. The mineral separation equipment can be speedily tuned to an optimum setting, leading to higher recovery of valuable mineral components and thereby higher volumes of final product and improved profits

The Blue Cube MQi mineral quantifier technology is available in a range of models specifically designed for in-line use on dry mineral streams or slurry applications. For off-line use, the MQi Spot “Dry Pour-Through” model can be set up for dry samples from 200g up to a few kilograms. The composition of bulk samples can therefore be determined without the need for sample splitting. The MQi Spot “Universal” model is suitable for small samples (100g-300g) of dry minerals or wet filter cake. The in-line units require no operator tasks under normal operation. The Spot units have a friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for entry of sample data. Spot units can be set up with multiple calibrations to cater for different mineral groups.

All MQi units are equipped with an internet based communication system, enabling remote diagnostics and recalibration. The units are enclosed in robust housings, intended for installation in harsh industrial environments.

Blue Cube Systems also recently installed an In-line Slurry unit at a platinum operation in Mpumalanga. It continuously scans the mine's final concentrate as it exits the flotation plant. The scanner head is mounted between flanges directly in the slurry pipeline.