Grinding Circuit Design
for the Modern Mine
Independent consulting in comminution circuit design, HPGR technology, ore testing, DEM simulation, and plant optimisation — serving the global mining industry for over 35 years.
Comprehensive Comminution Consulting
Circuit Design & Technology
Eco-Comminution® HPGR circuit design, conventional SAG/AG/ball mill configurations, diamond plant design, and NI 43-101 technical reports.
🔧Technology & Field Work
Site surveys, HPGR roll inspections, DEM simulation, fragmentation analysis, and grinding media assessments across global operations.
🌍Global Projects
52+ mine site visits and design studies across six continents. Explore our interactive project map with 97+ geocoded locations.
🎓Training Programme
Interactive two-day comminution course covering energy fundamentals, ore testing, HPGR technology, and hands-on JKSimMet simulation.
✅Mine-to-Mill Checklist
Interactive data requirements tracker for comprehensive mine-to-mill optimisation studies. Track your data readiness with progress bars.
🤝Our Clients
Trusted by the world's leading mining companies including BHP, Barrick, Rio Tinto, Newmont, and 40+ engineering firms globally.
📄Publications
Peer-reviewed research across HPGR technology, comminution efficiency, energy benchmarking, and diamond processing circuit design.
🔒Client Portal
Streamlined project engagement — from initial scoping and proposals through active project tracking to final deliverables and support.
Diverse Industry Experience
Our Clients
Future Directions in Comminution
Pioneering energy-efficient grinding technologies for the next generation of mining operations.
HPGR Technology
High Pressure Grinding Rolls deliver 15-20% energy reduction compared to conventional SABC circuits, with a smaller footprint and lower operating costs.
DEM & Digital Twins
Discrete Element Method modelling and digital twin simulation for real-time optimisation of charge motion, liner design, and mill performance.
Eco-Comminution® 2.0
Next-generation circuit design methodology targeting net-zero comminution through renewable energy integration and whole-of-flowsheet optimisation.
CMD Consulting is an authorised consultant for the SMC Test® comminution test — a globally recognised industry standard for ore characterisation.
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122 interactive comminution calculators and models