Upcoming events
See us in Seattle at the 2012 SME Annual Meeting, Feb 19-22, booth 2145.
We hope to be at CIM 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta, May 3-9.
We hope to be at MINExpo 2012 International, Las Vegas, Nevada, Sep 24-26
We will be at COM 2012 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sep 30 through Oct 3.
Who we are
Mountain States R&D International, Inc. (MSRDI) has provided extractive metallurgy services worldwide since 1987.
Our (NI 43-101) team of extractive metallurgists includes flotation and hydrometallurgists. In addition, we use the services of a host of experienced consultants qualified in numerous disciplines associated with the mining industry.
We continue to provide the highest quality of expertise that our clients have come to expect over the years.
What we do
Plant audits
Sampling and mass for existing plants to determine efficiency and identify potential areas for improvement.
Testing services
Preliminary and detailed testing:
- Mineralogical characterization
- Crushability bond work index determination
- Gravity/heavy media
- Flotation evaluation
- Agitation, heap, and in situ leach evaluation
- Filtration and sedimentation
- Magnetic separation
- Electrostatic separation
Flow sheet development
Development and/or evaluation of alternative flow sheet options.
- Comminution
- Sedimentation and filtration
- Flow sheet and mass balance
- Preliminary equipment sizing
Preliminary process engineering and economic evaluation
Development of CAPEX and OPEX estimation of net present value (NPV) and return on investment (ROI) for various operation options.
Dr. Roshan B. Bhappu, P.E., President
Awards and recognition
- 2010: Gold Medal from the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America
- 2008: Medal of Merit from the Mining Foundation of the Southwest
- 2005: President, Mining Foundation of the Southwest
- 1992: President, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME)
- 1990: President, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
- 1984: Robert H. Richards Award from AIME
- 1968: van Diest Gold Medal from the Colorado School of Mines
Contact us
Email: msrdi@msrdi.com
Phone: (520) 762-5364
Fax: (520) 762-5717
Mailing address:
13801 E BENSON HWY UNIT A
VAIL AZ 85641-9064