Minera Alamos stock up on new Santana drill results

Santana Gold Mine

Minera Alamos (TSX VENTURE:MAI) announced on Wednesday additional drill results from its Phase 2 drill program at the Santana gold project in Sonora, Mexico.

Phase 2 was completed over the past year and was initiated as a follow-up to the company’s first drill program at Santana during 2018 and 2019. The results include intersection of 202 meters of 0.51 g/t gold (from surface) ending in mineralization in hole S20-141.

The company has also finalized initial plans for the Phase 3 drill program which will commence shortly following the resumption of mining activities in Mexico.

Minera plans to add 20-25 holes at Nicho totaling approximately 4000m as well as the company’s first drill holes at the Zata and Gold Ridge targets.

“We have now extended the lateral extents of the mineralized zone by almost 150m from what was identified previously and to overall vertical depths beyond 200m.  The mineralization appears to remain open in multiple directions as well as at depth,” said CEO Darren Koningen in the media release.

“We are also excited to commence the drill testing of numerous new targets that have been identified within the Santana project boundaries over the last 18 months.  During that period, our geological team has been able to put together a much more complete understanding and appreciation for the larger mineralizing events responsible for the emplacement of this cluster of gold-bearing breccia pipes.”

Midday Wednesday, Minera’s stock was up 5.6% on the TSXV. The company has a C$191 million market capitalization.

Ball Mill Liner Material Selection

Different crushed material, different working conditions need different material liners to suit. Also, the coarse grinding compartment and fine grinding compartment need different material liners.

H&G Machinery supplies the following material to cast your ball mill liner:

 

Manganese Steel

The manganese content of the high manganese steel ball mill lining plate is generally 11-14%, and the carbon content is generally 0.90-1.50%, most of which are above 1.0%. At low impact loads, the hardness can reach HB300-400. At high impact loads, the hardness can reach HB500-800. Depending on the impact load, the depth of the hardened layer can reach 10-20mm. The hardened layer with high hardness can resist impact and reduce abrasive wear. High manganese steel has excellent anti-wear performance under the condition of strong impact abrasive wear, so it is often used in wear-resistant parts of mining, construction materials, thermal power, and other mechanical equipment. Under the conditions of low impact conditions, high manganese steel cannot exert the characteristics of the material because the work hardening effect is not obvious.

Chemical Composition
Name Chemical Composition(%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo Cu P S
Mn14 Mill Liner 0.9-1.5 0.3-1.0 11-14 0-2.5 0-0.5 ≤0.05 ≤0.06 ≤0.06
Mn18 Mill Liner 1.0-1.5 0.3-1.0 16-19 0-2.5 0-0.5 ≤0.05 ≤0.06 ≤0.06
 Mechanical properties and metallographic structure
Name Surface Hardness(HB) Impact value Ak(J/cm2) Microstructure
Mn14 Mill Liner ≤240 ≥100 A+C
Mn18 Mill Liner ≤260 ≥150 A+C
C -Carbide  | Carbide A-Retained austenite | Austenite
Product specification
 Size  Hole Dia.(mm)  Liner Length(mm)
≤40 ≥40 ≤250 ≥250
 Tolerance +20 +30 +2 +3

 

Chrome Alloy Steel

Chromium alloy cast iron is divided into high chromium alloy cast iron (chromium content 8-26% carbon content 2.0-3.6%), medium chromium alloy cast iron (chromium content 4-6%, carbon content 2.0-3.2%), low chromium Three types of alloy cast iron (chromium content 1-3%, carbon content 2.1-3.6%). Its remarkable feature is that the microhardness of M7C3 eutectic carbide is HV1300-1800, which is distributed in the form of a broken network and isolated on the martensite (the hardest structure in the metal matrix) matrix, reducing the cleavage effect on the matrix. Therefore, the high-chromium alloy liner has high strength, ball mill toughness, and high wear resistance, and its performance represents the highest level of current metal wear-resistant materials.

Chemical Composition

Name Chemical Composition(%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo Cu P S
High Chrome Alloy Liner 2.0-3.6 0-1.0 0-2.0 8-26 ≤3.0 ≤1.2 ≤0.06 ≤0.06
Middle Chrome Alloy Liner 2.0-3.3 0-1.2 0-2.0 4-8 ≤3.0 ≤1.2 ≤0.06 ≤0.06
Low Chrome Alloy Liner 2.1-3.6 0-1.5 0-2.0 1-3 0-1.0 ≤1.2 ≤0.06 ≤0.06

Mechanical properties and metallographic structure

Name  Surface(HRC)                                         Ak(J/cm2)  Microstructure
High Chrome Alloy  Liner ≥58 ≥3.5 M+C+A
Middle Chrome Alloy Liner ≥48 ≥10 M+C
Low Chrome Alloy Liner ≥45 ≥15 M+C+P
M- Martensite C – Carbide A-Austenite P-Pearlite

Product specification

Size  Hole Dia.(mm)    Liner Length(mm)
≤40 ≥40 ≤250 ≥250
Tolerance +20 +30 +2 +3

 

Cr-Mo Alloy Steel

H&G Machinery uses Cr-Mo alloy steel to cast ball mill liner. This material based on Australia standard, (AS2074 Standard L2B, and AS2074 Standard L2C)it’s provides superior impact and wear resistance in all semi-autogenous milling applications.

Chemical Composition

Code Chemical Elements(%)
C Si  Mn Cr Mo Cu P S
L2B 0.6-0.9 0.4-0.7 0.6-1.0 1.8-2.1 0.2-0.4 0.3-0.5 ≤0.04 ≤0.06
L2C 0.3-0.45 0.4-0.7 1.3-1.6 2.5-3.2 0.6-0.8 0.3-0.5 ≤0.04 ≤0.06

Physical Property & Microstructure

Code Hardness(HB) Ak(J/cm2) Microstructure
L2B 325-375 ≥50 P
L2C 350-400 ≥75 M
M-Martensite, C-Carbide, A-Austenite, P-Pearlite

 

Ni-hard Steel

Ni-Hard is a white cast iron, alloyed with nickel and chromium suitable for low impact, sliding abrasion for both wet and dry applications. Ni-Hard is an extremely wear-resistant material, cast in forms and shapes which are ideal for use in abrasive and wear environments and applications.

Chemical Composition

Name C Si Mn Ni Cr S P Mo Hardness
Ni-Hard AS2027 Gr Ni Cr 1-550 3.2-3.6 0.3-0.8 0.2-0.8 3.0-5.0 1.5-3.0 ≤0.12 ≤0.15 ≤0.5 550-600HBN
Ni-Hard AS2027 Gr Ni Cr 2-550 2.8-3.2 0.3-0.8 0.2-0.8 3.0-5.0 1.5-3.0 ≤0.12 ≤0.15 ≤0.5 500-550HBN
Ni-Hard AS2027 Gr Ni Cr 2-550 3.2-3.6 1.5-2.2 0.2-0.8 4.0-5.5 8.0-10.0 ≤0.12 ≤0.15 ≤0.5 630-670HBN

 

White Iron Steel

White iron liner is recommended to be using at low impact working condition such as :
 
1. Belt conveyor liner for the Mining industry.
2. Cement plant ball mill.
3. Chemical industry ball mill.

Chemical Composition

Name Chemical Composition(%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo Cu P S
White Iron Steel Liner 2.0-3.3 0-0.8 ≤2.0 12-26 ≤3.0 ≤1.2 ≤0.06 ≤0.06

Physical Property & Microstructure

Name HRC  Ak(J/cm2) Microstructure
White Iron Steel Liner ≥58 ≥3.5 M+C+A
M-Martensite      C- Carbide     A-Austenite

 

If you have a special material inquiry, please contact our engineer to service you!

 

Nick Sun        [email protected]


Post time: Jun-12-2020