Industries & Applications

Mining & Mineral Processing

Mining fragmentation analysis from blast to mill using particle size, shape, volume and colour data collected in the field, from vehicle loads and continuously on conveyors.

Mining fragmentation and particle measurement across the value chain

Mining fragmentation analysis helps operations understand how blast results and changing feed conditions affect excavation, haulage, crushing, conveying, grinding and downstream processing. WipWare measures particle size, shape, volume and colour at points where the data supports operational decisions—from benches and vehicle loads to crushers, conveyors and process circuits. Together, WipFrag, Reflex und Solo create a consistent measurement chain from pre-blast assessment through mineral processing.

Common use cases

Rock face assessed with WipJoint before blasting

Pre-blast rock-mass characterization

Use WipJoint within WipFrag to measure joint orientation, spacing, persistence, RQD and in-situ block size from bench-wall or highwall images. This geological context helps teams understand the conditions influencing fragmentation before evaluating blast results.
Related solutions: WipFrag Bildanalyse-Software
Mining fragmentation analysis of blast muckpile with UAV drone, underground stope with WipFrag, aggregate particle size analysis of a quarry blast

Blast fragmentation assessment and optimization

Mining fragmentation analysis measures particle size distribution, shape, oversize and fines from muckpile, scaled field or UAV imagery. Compare benches, blast designs, explosives, timing and geological conditions, then use measured results to refine future blasts and benchmark performance.
Related solutions: WipFrag Bildanalyse-Software
Reflex measuring fragmentation in mine haul-truck loads and quarry haul-truck loads.

Load-by-load mine-to-crusher monitoring

Measure fragmentation and colour characteristics as haul trucks, LHDs or railcars pass through a monitored location. Reflex provides load-based feedback for oversize detection, blast reconciliation, material-quality indicators and crusher-feed consistency without interrupting haulage.
Related solutions: Reflex Fahrzeuganalysesystem
Monitoring PSD of crushed ore on a mining conveyor

Crusher and conveyor performance

Continuously monitor material on belts or chutes to detect oversize, excessive fines, broken screens and changes in feed distribution. Solo trends help teams relate upstream fragmentation to crusher settings, throughput and downstream process stability.
Related solutions: Solo-Förderer-Analysesystem
Particle size and colour monitoring of SAG mill output

Grinding and process-feed stability

Track the size, shape, volume and colour characteristics of feed entering SAG, AG and other process circuits. Continuous Solo results can support operator decisions, advanced control strategies, blending, throughput improvement and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Related solutions: Solo-Förderer-Analysesystem
Mine lit up at night with a conveyor belt, WipWare solutions logos at the top
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