Mining

Our sensor-based sorters make it possible to significantly increase the efficiency and lifetime of a mining operation. Integrating our machines into your sorting processes improves the whole system at various stages. Increase output and product quality and reduce overall costs while enjoying several additional benefits.
Credit: Lucara Diamond Corp.

TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492 carat diamond from Lucara’s Karowe mine

One of the largest rough diamonds in recorded history, a 2,492 carat stone, was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp. with TOMRA X-Ray Transmission technology at the Karowe Mine in Botswana. This exceptional diamond is the latest of many impressive recoveries achieved at the mine with TOMRA's sensor-based technology since it's installation in 2017, which include the record-breaking 1,758 carat Sewelô and the 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona.

“We at TOMRA Mining are proud to be part of Lucara’s incredible journey, with our XRT technology contributing to their historic recoveries,” says Albert du Preez, Head of TOMRA Mining. “Once again, Lucara’s innovative strategy and approach to diamond recovery, combined with TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based technology, has proved to be hugely successful. The long string of exceptional diamonds recovered at the Karowe mine with our XRT sorting solution highlights the effectiveness of our cutting-edge technology and its ability to unlock unparalleled value for kimberlite and diamond mining companies.”

New AI-feature: OBTAIN™

OBTAIN™ - A groundbreaking deep learning technology for TOMRA's sorters, revolutionizes ore sorting by enabling precise detection and classification of individual particles, even when clustered.

OBTAIN™ is an industry-first: single-particle precision in high-throughput ore sorting. This revolutionary software uses a Neuronal Network to identify the properties of each particle accurately and independently of the sorter’s capacity, achieving unparalleled precision and reliability in detection and ejection. Based on their specific requirements, the mining operation has the flexibility to either enhance the throughput of the sorter while maintaining consistent sorting efficiency or improve sorting precision without compromising the existing throughput. It is a true game changer.

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    Industrial Minerals

    Increase recovery and cut costs through pre-concentration, add value by upgrading your product to a higher quality: choose the solution that best fits your application and reap the benefits.

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    Diamonds

    Maximize diamond recovery while optimizing costs. Achieve both with our holistic approach and cutting-edge technologies, and benefit from the outstanding results.

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    Metallic Ores

    Improve the grade and marginal material, increase your throughput, remove contamination, raise your quality: benefit from a quicker ROI through higher value of your product.

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Sensor-based sorting products

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COM XRT 2.0

Product
The COM XRT 2.0 features higher belt speed and throughput, which translate directly into increased productivity in mineral processing. A more powerful X-ray system accommodates the sorting of larger-sized material due to better X-ray penetration.
  • Designed for large particle sizes
  • Robust design for high tonnages
  • Proprietary DUOLINE® X-Ray camera
  • Multi-features image processing
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COM XRT 300 /FR

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The COM XRT 300 /FR specializes in concentrating different sized streams for final recovery applications. Developed for the diamond sector to produce an ultra-high diamond by weight concentrate, it also delivers excellent results in other high value product applications.
  • Final recovery applications
  • Highest resolution for +2mm particles
  • Consistent premium product quality
  • Small footprint
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PRO Secondary LASER

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The PRO Secondary LASER and LASER Dual features a heavy duty and compact design to pre-concentrate material from 20mm to 120mm particle sizes.
  • Unique multi-channel laser technology
  • Double sided particle inspection
  • Low and easy maintenance
  • Long-term performance stability
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Test Centers

Wondering if your material would benefit from our sorting solutions? Try it for yourself at one of our test centers, we enjoy a challenge! Our test centers provide comprehensive services for the development of potential sensor-based sorting projects for the mining industry.
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Service & Support

Maximizing your operation’s uptime and efficiency, minimizing its environmental impact, ensuring your profitability: we understand the challenges you face every day. As your service and support partner, we are always at your side
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TOMRA INSIGHT

TOMRA Insight enables easy and remote support from our service engineers, significantly reducing the risk of downtime. We also provide data-driven optimization of sorting processes through online monitoring and digital applications.
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Sorting Tomorrow's Resources

We help you make the most out of mineral sorting.

Maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste and environmental impact, addressing labor shortages, ensuring profitability: we understand the challenges of 21st century mining - the challenges that you face every day.

As a trusted world leader in automated sorting systems, we want to partner with you long-term to unlock value from your mine, separating valuable ores from waste rock efficiently and sustainably. We help future-proof your operation, anticipating the demands of future legislation. Wherever in the world your mining site is located, TOMRA makes sure your operation performs to its full potential.

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