STEINERT KSS® | XT CLI EVO 6.0 (for Mining)
STEINERT KSS | XT CLI – Advanced XRT + Multi-Sensor Ore Sorting for Mining
Unlock higher yield, lower costs, and sustainable dry processing with this sensor-based sorting solution. The unit is designed as a robust combination sensor sorting system for mining. It harmonizes four sensors:
- XRT (X-ray transmission) - detects atomic density contrasts through the particle
- Colour - surface colour, texture and reflectance
- 3D / laser / shape detection - volumetric and morphological information
- Inductive (metal detection) - identifies conductive minerals or metal content
By fusing these sensor signals, the system delivers deep sorting depth and is more resilient to material variability than single-sensor machines.
The unit was developed as a response to increasingly complex requirements in material separation. Having the correct combination of sensors opens further possibilities to clean up generated products beyond the extent originally required or to add sorting stages previously assessed as not feasible. With working widths of 1.2 m and 2.0 m from 5 t/h to 250 t/h unit capacities can be achieved depending on the requirements.
Why Sensor-Based Sorting is a Game Changer in Mining
In modern mineral processing, sensor-based sorting is increasingly adopted to improve selectivity, reduce energy and water consumption, and de-risk downstream processing.
By identifying each particle’s density, shape, or compositional signature prior to milling, operations can reject waste early, reduce mass throughput, and boost grade - delivering both operational efficiency and sustainability benefits.
Your benefits:
- Lower OPEX via reduced grinding, reagent and water usage
- Less tailings volume and downstream load
- Higher throughput on the valuable stream
- Faster return on investment in low-grade ore environments
Showcase: Navachab Gold Mine
Navachab Gold Mine, operating on low-grade gold ore, has long leveraged sensor sorting to unlock value in what was once considered uneconomic feed. Starting in 2016, the site deployed a STEINERT XRT sorter to double the feed grade in a dry sorting pre-concentration stage, reducing operational costs and water use. Over time, this approach recovered millions of tons of ore from stockpiles. More recently, Navachab upgraded to STEINERT KSS EVO 6.0 to enhance performance, reduce OPEX, and future-proof its operation. Key success factors include:
- Intelligent.Declustering: The software module separates clustered particles to avoid misclassification, achieving enhanced accuracy and throughput—even on legacy sorting systems via remote software update
- Maintenance ease & safety: The EVO 6.0 features a walk-in inspection platform, swinging valve bar, re-arranged pneumatic units, and integrated railings/ladders to speed up maintenance with lower downtime
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Fact Sheet STEINERT KSS XT CLI EVO 6.0 (for Mining)
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Solution Guide Pre-concentration
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