BUSINESS
GRINDING SOLUTIONS
GRINDING SOLUTIONS
INNOVATING MINERAL PROCESSING
HOW GRINDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED IS LEADING THE WAY.
lot scale work and a comprehensive range of consultancy and metallurgical testing services, including an assay lab facility with the latest analytical equipment.
Grinding Solutions Ltd is an innovative and consultative company specialising in mineral liberation and separation working with clients across the world covering metalliferous, coal, industrial minerals, environmental and recycling industries. GSL operates internationally offering smart and innovative solutions to the metalliferous, industrial minerals, oil field, environmental and recycling industries. Established over 20 years ago and having grown year on year, GSL has expanded its facilities and services to a 1500 m² lab for its bench to pi-
The services range from bench to pilot scale testing, which cover scoping studies through PEA, PFS through to DFS as well as on site plant optimization. Where standard metallurgical test work is not able to achieve the necessary outcome, they collaborate closely with clients to help develop other innovative solutions.
Nick Wilshaw, the Chair of Grinding Solutions Ltd, has been a pivotal figure in the mineral processing industry, steering the company towards significant growth and in-
novation. His leadership and vision have not only expanded the company’s service offerings but also enhanced its reputation as a global leader in mineral processing consultancy and laboratory services. Nick has over 30 years’ experience in the global minerals industry, graduating from the Camborne School of Mines with a BSc in Mineral Processing and an MSc in Mineral Processing from Queens University, Canada. Nick’s professional career spans all areas of industrial & metalliferous minerals processing and oil field related minerals and applications. Nick setup GSL in 2002 and under his leadership the company has grown from fine and ultrafine grinding specialists to the comprehensive mineral processing testing and consulting service it is today.
Nick Wilshaw (right), Chairman, Grinding Solutions Limited.
Project by: Malvern Kandemwa
Words by: Michelle Duncan
CAPABILITIES
GSL is an expanding outward looking company constantly investing to improve its metallurgical and mineral processing services and capabilities for its clients.
“We work globally over a range of commodities from coal to gold, including base and precious metals, battery, and industrial minerals. Our services cover the whole mine value chain from scoping through PEA to PFS and DFS’’. These include initial desktop studies through bench scale testing to large and full pilot scale test programs for plant verification and sample generation. These are supported by a full range of consultancy and analyt-
ical services. Consulting services cover technical advice, conceptual flowsheet design, plant auditing, troubleshooting and due diligence.
Their clients range from early exploration to junior mining and large operating corporate companies, industry financiers and investors as well as mining consultancies and engineering houses. Our aim is to help our clients to drive down costs, increase their grades and recoveries with the aim to improve their environmental credentials.
Alongside the consultancy and standard bench and pilot scale testing capabilities, they also offer bespoke and innovative ap-
proaches for complex projects and collaborate with their clients to ensure project outlines are flexible and the outcomes produce opportunities and add value.
‘’When necessary, we are pleased to collaborate with external companies to support our clients in areas requiring specific expertise. We always aim to provide our clients with intelligent, sustainable, and environmentally acceptable solutions to help them meet their ESG requirements.’’
Mining Consultants & Mineral Analysts
The firm comprises highly qualified and experienced professionals who are guided by the Company principles of Integrity, Competence and Independence. Consisting of experienced full-time consultants, supported by a team of highly skilled independent associates located worldwide, the Micon group offers bespoke teams of professionals to support its clients in a range of commodities, skills and languages.
GSL also offers marketing consultancy in industrial mineral products where end product application performance is critical. Their understanding of mineral attributes and end product requirements has enabled the company to place clients’ products into unique and niche market applications. Market studies, including assessments of regional product values, are tailored to customer specific requirements and global locations. GLS’s well equipped laboratory allows for verification
and testing to be incorporated into mineral product assessment for marketing purposes. The company has extensive experience in the research, development and marketing of commodity and novel mineral products.
Furthermore, GSL offers mineral processing design solutions that can be applied during flowsheet development and new plant design as well as to the design of expansions for existing plants. Technical knowledge and exper-
tise gained working internationally enhanced their concepts in process design and flowsheet development. The company adds values to cost effective and environmentally friendly processing routes through its strong global relationships with mineral processing equipment suppliers. We are committed to reducing capital and operating expenditure over all areas of mineral processing plant design and the environmental impact.
By integrating technology into its processes, GSL has been able to offer innovative solutions that drive value for its clients while reducing environmental impact and operational costs. Nick’s vision for technology transformation has positioned the company as a forward-thinking and adaptive organisation that is wellequipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Nick’s strategic leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping Grinding Solutions Ltd into a reputable and innovative player in the mining and mineral processing sector. Through a focus on operational excellence, infrastructure upgrades, strategic partnerships, and technology transformation, Nick has positioned the company for continued success and growth in a competitive market environment. As Grinding Solutions Ltd continues to set industry standards, delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions to its clients worldwide.
