Challenges in diamond recovery are unique. To maximize diamond value and provide a range of services to the industry, a thorough understanding of the issues is essential.
Concerns in the diamond industry include:
- Site location
- Water and environmental issues
- Construction and operations requirements
- Process flow sheets designed to optimize value based on size and distribution
- Equipment to maximize security and minimize damage
- Proven equipment with high availability
- Automation to suit local resources
- Integration of existing and new technologies and equipment to reduce costs
Hatch team members have proven expertise in:
- Diamond processing-plant design and operation including primary, secondary and tertiary crushing; scrubbing; grinding rolls; heavy medium separation; high intensity magnetic separation; diamond flotation; concentrate drying and pneumatic transport
- Alluvial diamond and kimberlite operations
- Research and development including process and equipment development, evaluation and selection
- Diamond mine due diligence and feasibility studies
- Sample plant design
- Plant commissioning, production ramp-up, troubleshooting and debottlenecking
- Diamond plant operations training development
Hatch also provides production systems integration and on-site operations and engineering support.
