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20 long standing relationships ,” he says . “ Aligning with Hatch ’ s strategy , we embrace our clients ’ visions as our own , and work closely together , as partners , to develop better solutions that are smarter , more efficient , and innovative .” Working with technology in the mining industry requires a key understanding that there is no one-size-fitsall solution . Valery recognises that there are a number of factors that make each operation unique . Be it different orebody and ore types , geographical location , local environmental factors , local politics , economic climate , company culture , market fluctuations , existing equipment , and processes , or even historical practices . A successful mine-to-process optimization demands a very good understanding of many of these .

“ Extensive data collection and analysis , mathematical modelling , and simulation techniques combined with extensive industrial experience are required to identify solutions tailored to each operation ,” says Valery .

There is an industry-wide challenge surrounding new orebodies discovered near the surface , as the majority of exploration drilling and expenses still

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