Geometallurgy: an integrated approach to digitalization of the ore flow quality management using the case of the EVRAZ Kachkanar Mining and Processing Plant

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-5S-59-63

Читать на русскоя языке V.A. Zagirny
 Ural State Mining University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №5S/ 2025 p. 59-63

Abstract: The article addresses an urgent problem of digital transformation in the ore flow quality management within the mining industry based on the geometallurgical approach. The research discusses a methodology for comprehensive integration of geological, mining, and metallurgical production aspects using present-day digital technologies. The scientific novelty of the work lies in developing an integrated approach to geometallurgical modeling that overcomes existing limitations of traditional management methods through the Industrial Internet of Things, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence technologies. For the first time ever, the authors present a holistic concept of end-to-end ore grade management across all the production cycle stages from geological exploration to mineral processing. The key research methods include system analysis of production processes, studies of information management systems, and development of integrated digital solutions. Practical testing of the proposed approach was done at the EVRAZ Kachkanar Mining and Processing Plant, where a comprehensive geometallurgical modeling system was implemented. The key research results demonstrate the possibility of creating a unified information space ensuring continuous monitoring and forecasting of the ore grade characteristics. The developed methodology enables prompt response to changes in the ore flows, optimization of technological equipment parameters, and increased production efficiency. The main conclusion of the study is that digital transformation of the ore flow management based on the geometallurgical approach is a promising direction for development of the mining industry, capable of providing significant economic effect through improved ore grade planning and management accuracy. The article materials are of interest to specialists in mining, production process digitalization, and quality management in the mining industry.

Keywords: geometallurgical modeling, digital transformation of mining operations, ore flow quality management, integrated information systems, technological process optimization, comprehensive approach to mining operations planning, decision support systems, forecasting of mineral processing performance, interdisciplinary analysis of mining technological processes

For citation: Zagirny V.A. Geometallurgy: an integrated approach to digitalization of the ore flow quality management using the case of the EVRAZ Kachkanar Mining and Processing Plant. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(5S):59–63. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-5S-59-63

Article info

Received: 14.08.2025

Revised: 06.10.2025

Accepted: 07.10.2025

Information about the author

Vyacheslav A. Zagirny – Postgraduate Student, Department of Open-Pit Mining, Ural State Mining University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation; Project Manager, Evraz Technika IS LLC, Kachkanar, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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