#139 – Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) Mills

Perspective #139 – Some thoughts on Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) Mills

Written by Richard Addison | Principal Process Engineer

This paper explores why SAG mills are an enigma when compared to ball mills, providing an in-depth analysis of how the advantages of SAG milling outweigh the shortcomings.

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