Ore Recovery Calculator

STEP BY STEP

How to use ore recovery calculator

1. Enter your measured values in the displayed units.
2. Review the calculation: Mining recovery = extracted ore / available ore × 100; loss = available − extracted.
3. Read the result and compare with the example.

WHEN IT HELPS

Common uses

• Check the worked example: 900 t extracted from 1,000 t available: 90% recovery, 100 t loss.

IN PRACTICE

Example

900 t extracted from 1,000 t available: 90% recovery, 100 t loss.

GOOD TO KNOW

Is this plant metal recovery?

No. This is mining tonnage recovery. Metal recovery requires metal content in feed and product.

Mining recovery = extracted ore / available ore × 100; loss = available − extracted. No. This is mining tonnage recovery. Metal recovery requires metal content in feed and product.