Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
Professorial Research Fellow and Centre Director, JKMRC & Centre Director of Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
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Researcher biography
Mohsen Yahyaei is an expert in modelling, optimising, and controlling mineral processing circuits using novel approaches and tools. He is currently the Director of the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) and Program Leader for Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies (FAST) at the University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Mohsen completed his undergraduate studies in Mine Exploration and earned a Master's degree in Mineral Processing in 2002. His master's thesis focused on applying column flotation in the Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex, the largest copper mine in the Middle East. After his Master's, he worked at the R&D centre of the Zarand coal washing plant in Iran for two years before becoming the plant manager. In 2007, he returned to the University of Kerman to pursue a PhD, investigating the effect of liner wear on charge motion and power draw of SAG mills, which he completed in 2010.
Since joining JKMRC in 2011, Mohsen has conducted extensive applied research and successfully delivered numerous industry-funded projects. As a comminution specialist, he is dedicated to implementing fundamental understandings in his research to offer practical solutions to the minerals industry and educate engineers and researchers with problem-solving skills for future resource industry challenges. His research focuses on optimising mineral processing techniques to enhance efficiency and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on practical application. Mohsen's research extends to advanced process control, including the development of soft sensors and model-predictive control solutions. His work aims to improve the precision and reliability of industrial processes, contributing significantly to the field of mineral processing.
Publications
Book Chapter
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Shi, Fengnian, Liu, Lian X., Ballantyne, Grant and Palaniandy, Sam (2016). Comminution. Production, Handling and Characterization of Particulate Materials. (pp. 157-199) edited by Henk G. Merkus and Babriel M.H. Meesters. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-20949-4
Journal Articles
Pural, Yusuf Enes, Ledezma, Tania, Hilden, Marko, Forbes, Gordon, Boylu, Feridun and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2024). Application of machine learning for generic mill liner wear prediction in Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mills. Minerals, 14 (12) 1200, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/min14121200
Nell (née Campbell), Kristy, Valenta, Richard K., Forbes, Gordon, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Ilyas, Hafiz M. A. (2024). Sustainable resource management: the end of nickel mining?. Recycling, 9 (6) 102, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/recycling9060102
Camalan, Mahmut and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2024). Hard/stiff surface coatings for particle weakening, part I: methodology. Powder Technology, 443 119957, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2024.119957
Camalan, Mahmut and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2024). Hard/stiff surface coatings for weakening rock particles – Part II: evaluation. Powder Technology, 441 119817, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2024.119817
Runge, K. C., Frausto, J. J., Lisso, M. M., Jokovic, V. and Yahyaei, M. (2024). Importance of considering classification and liberation when optimising comminution and flotation. Minerals Engineering, 209 108612, 108612. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108612
Qu, Juncong, Kizil, Mehmet S., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Knights, Peter F. (2024). Developing a digital twin for a laboratory ball mill operation – a step towards mining metaverse. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, 133 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1177/25726668231222990
Ye, Z., Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Powell, M.S. (2023). Novel size segregation indices for multi-sized particle stockpiles. Minerals Engineering, 201 108165, 108165. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108165
Qu, Juncong, Kizil, Mehmet S., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Knights, Peter F. (2023). Digital twins in the minerals industry – a comprehensive review. Mining Technology, 132 (4), 267-289. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2023.2257479
Ye, Z., Hilden, M. M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). A 3D cellular automata ore stockpile model – Part 2: Simulation and industrial validation of dynamic discharging and trajectory segregation mechanisms. Minerals Engineering, 200 108156, 108156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108156
Mugebe, P., Kizil, M.S., Yahyaei, M. and Low, R. (2023). Foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. Resources Policy, 85 103913, 103913. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103913
Valenta, Rick K., Lèbre, Éléonore, Antonio, Christian, Franks, Daniel M., Jokovic, Vladimir, Micklethwaite, Steven, Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Runge, Kym, Savinova, Ekaterina, Segura-Salazar, Juliana, Stringer, Martin, Verster, Isabella and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Decarbonisation to drive dramatic increase in mining waste–options for reduction. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190 106859, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106859
Khereshki, Majid Khani, Karamoozian, Mohammad and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Assessing the efficacy of grooved grinding rods as lifters in a laboratory rod mill. International Journal of Mining and Geo-Engineering, 57 (3), 299-304. doi: 10.22059/IJMGE.2023.352416.595013
Barbosa, Karina, Hodder, Kevin and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Experimental study on mechanical properties of 3D-printed specimens of iron oxide, quartz, and bedded composites under uniaxial compression and indirect tensile strength. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 10 (6), 1224-1237. doi: 10.1089/3dp.2021.0247
Barbosa, Karina, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Analysis of force–deformation and force–time profiles of 3D-printed specimens of single and binary mineral composition tested with Short Impact Load Cell. Minerals Engineering, 189 107887, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107887
Ye, Z., Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M.M. and Powell, M.S. (2022). A laboratory-scale characterisation test for quantifying the size segregation of stockpiles. Minerals Engineering, 188 107830, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107830
Ye, Z., Hilden, M. M. and Yahyaei, M. (2022). A 3D cellular automata ore stockpile model – Part 1: Simulation of size segregation. Minerals Engineering, 187 107816, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107816
Mazzinghy, Douglas B., Figueiredo, Ricardo A.M., Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Vaughan, James and Powell, Malcolm S. (2022). Trialling one-part geopolymer production including iron ore tailings as fillers. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 36 (5), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2022.2047271
Asbjörnsson, Gauti, Tavares, Luís Marcelo, Mainza, Aubrey and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Different perspectives of dynamics in comminution processes. Minerals Engineering, 176 107326, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107326
Mugebe, Pilot, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Low, Rand Kwong Yew (2022). Foundation of a framework for evaluating the impact of mining technological innovation on a company's market value. SSRN Electronic Journal, 1-25. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4036259
Verrier, Brunilde, Smith, Carl, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Ziemski, Marcin, Forbes, Gordon, Witt, Kathy and Azadi, Mehdi (2021). Beyond the social license to operate: whole system approaches for a socially responsible mining industry. Energy Research and Social Science, 83 102343, 102343. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2021.102343
Esteves, Priscila M., Mazzinghy, Douglas B., Hilden, Marko M., Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm S. and Galery, Roberto (2021). An alternative strategy to compensate for screw wear in gravity induced stirred mills. Powder Technology, 379, 384-392. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.075
Hilden, Marko M., Powell, Malcolm S. and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). An improved method for grinding mill filling measurement and the estimation of load volume and mass. Minerals Engineering, 160 (1) 106638, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106638
Grabscha, A. F. , Yahyaei, M. and Fawell, P. D. (2020). Number-sensitive particle size measurements for monitoring flocculation responses to different grinding conditions. Minerals Engineering, 145 106088, 106088. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106088
Littleboy, Anna, Keenan, Julia, Ordens, Carlos M., Shaw, Andrea, Tang, Roger H., Verrier, Brunilde, Vivoda, Vlado, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Hodge, R. Anthony (2019). A sustainable future for mining by 2030? Insights from an expert focus group. The Extractive Industries and Society, 6 (4), 1086-1090. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2019.11.005
Itävuo, Pekka, Hulthén, Erik, Yahyaei, Moshen and Vilkko, Matti (2019). Mass balance control of crushing circuits. Minerals Engineering, 135, 37-47. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.02.033
Palaniandy, Samayamutthirian, Mohsen Yahyaei and Powell, Malcolm (2017). Assessment of hydrocyclone operation in gravity induced stirred mill circuit. Minerals Engineering, 108, 83-92. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.01.002
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Tavares, Luis Marcelo (2017). Investigating the effect of applied strain rate in a single breakage event. Minerals Engineering, 100, 211-222. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.09.010
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Tavares, Luis Marcelo, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2016). A phenomenological model of single particle breakage as a multi-stage process. Minerals Engineering, 98, 90-100. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.07.006
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Ghasemi, A. R., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2015). The impact of end-wall effect on the charge trajectory in tumbling model mills. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 144, 75-80. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2015.10.005
Yahyaei, M, Powell, M.S, Toor, Paul, Tuxford, Andrew and Limpus, Andrew (2015). Relining efficiency and liner design for improved plant performance. Minerals Engineering, 83, 64-77. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.08.016
Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. S. and Powell, M. S. (2015). Characterisation of superficial breakage using multi-size pilot mills. Minerals Engineering, 81, 71-78. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.07.011
Parsapour, Gh. A., Hossininasab, M., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2014). Effect of settling test procedure on sizing thickeners. Separation and Purification Technology, 122, 87-95. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2013.11.001
Pirouzan, D., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2014). Pareto based optimization of flotation cells configuration using an oriented genetic algorithm. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 126, 107-116. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.12.001
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Banisi, S. (2013). A method to predict shape and trajectory of charge in industrial mills. Minerals Engineering, 46-47, 157-166. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.04.013
Maleji-Moghaddam, M., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2012). Converting AG to SAG mills: The Gol-E-Gohar Iron Ore Company case. Powder Technology, 217, 100-106. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2011.10.014
Ghobadi, P., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2011). Optimization of the performance of flotation circuits using a genetic algorithm oriented by process-based rules. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 98 (3-4), 174-181. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2010.11.009
Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2010). Spreadsheet-based modeling of liner wear impact on charge motion in tumbling mills. Minerals Engineering, 23 (15), 1213-1219. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.08.013
Ghobadi, P., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2010). Optimisation of the performance of flotation circuits using a genetic algorithm oriented by process-based rules. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010, 3, 1879-1890.
Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2010). Spreadsheet based modelling of liner wear impact on charge motion in tumbling mills. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010, 2, 1413-1422.
Yahyaei, M., Banisi, S. and Hadizadeh, M. (2009). Modification of SAG mill liner shape based on 3-D liner wear profile measurements. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 91 (3-4), 111-115. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2009.02.002
Banisi, S. and Yahyaei, M. (2008). Feed dilution-based design of a thickener for refuse slurry of a coal preparation plant. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 28 (4), 201-223. doi: 10.1080/19392690802391189
Yahyaei, M., Banisi, S. and Javani, J. (2006). Replacing mechanical flotation cells by a flotation column at the pilot plant of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine. Separation Science and Technology, 41 (16), 3609-3617. doi: 10.1080/01496390600956894
Conference Papers
Runge, Kym, Forbes, Liza, Brito e Abreu, Susana and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2024). Advances in flotation which have the potential to address the challenges associated with energy transition. XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC), Washington, DC, United States, 29 September-3 October 2024. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Verster, Isabella, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Runge, Kym and Anderson, Chris (2024). Jameson cell operation: optimization in base metal scavenging. XXXI IMPC - International Mineral Processing Congress, Washington, DC USA, 29 September-3 October 2024. Washington, DC USA: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Ali, S., Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Ballantyne, G. R. and Weatherley, D. K. (2023). Assessing comminution circuit performance using precision measurement of size specific energy. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 24 - 28 September 2023. Vancouver, BC, Canada: SAG Conference.
Adhikari, Niranjan, Forbes, Gordon, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Identification of semi-autogenous grinding mill operating states using clustering. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Forbes, G. (2023). Trusted automation, the pathway toward process automation of SABC circuits. SAG 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Powell, M. S., Mainza, A. N., Tavares, L. M., Yahyaei, M., Weatherley, D. K., Vien, A., Mular, M. and Ballantyne, G. R. (2023). Will AG milling make a comeback?. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Ndimande, C. B., Hilden, M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). Evaluating throughput benefits and safety aspects of mill liner design for performance. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Powell, M. S., Mainza, A. N. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). Low-cost SAG milling opportunities. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, M., Hilden, M. and Forbes, G. (2023). Trusted automation, the pathway toward process automation of SABC circuits. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Condori, P., Hilden, M. and Yahyaei, M. (2023). Improvements in the operation and control of SAG mills in PT Amman Mineral’s Batu Hijau operation using mill load soft sensor. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Palaniandy, S., Yahyaei, M., Freund, A., Heinicke, F. and Ishikawa, H. (2023). Gravity-induced stirred mill (Towermill) in coarse grinding application. SAG Conference 2023, Vancouver, BC Canada, 24-28 September 2023.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Forbes, Gordon and Hilden, Marko (2023). Data analytics and modelling for trustable process automation. 10th International Congress on Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 9-11 August 2023.
Amari, Sama, Darestani, Mariam, Muhammad Abrar Ilyas, Hafiz and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Economic analyses (EA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) on repurposing of mine waste via geopolymerisation technology. Life of Mine Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 2-4 August 2023.
Hilden, Marko, Ye, Ziming and M. Yahyaei (2023). Application of a cellular automata modelling to dynamic simulation of industrial stockpiles and bins. The 14th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 11-13 July 2023. Engineers Australia.
Forbes, Gordon, Reyes, Francisco, Madrid, Percy, Wong, Bevin and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Linking ore type with process performance. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 June 2023.
Jokovic, Vladimir, Jorge Barbosa, Karina, Ndimande, Conrad, Hilden, Marko, Runge, Kym and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Measuring the effect of hybrid classification in a pilot-scale test. IMPC Asia-Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ali, S., Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Weatherley, D. K. and Ballantyne, G. R. (2022). A standardised method for the precise quantification of practical minimum comminution energy. IMPC Asia-Pacific Conference 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22–24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: AusIMM.
Hilden, Marko, Reyes, Francisco, Ye, Ziming, Jokovic, Vladimir, Forbes, Gordon and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Soft Sensors for Advanced Process Monitoring and Control of Comminution Circuits. IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Adhikari, Niranjan, Forbes, Gordon, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Detection of ball mill overloading using dynamic time warping. IMPC Asia-Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ye, Ziming, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2022). Development of a three-dimensional model for simulating stockpiles and bins with size segregation. IMPC Asia Pacific 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Siong, Joyce, Morrison, Angus, Wang, Junyu, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Runge, Kym (2022). Towards a model-informed process control strategy for coal flotation in a Jameson Cell. IMPC Asia-Pacific Conference 2022, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-24 August 2022. Carlton, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Reyes, Francisco and Forbes, Gordon (2021). Soft sensors and their application in advanced process control of mineral processing plants. Procemin-Geomet 2021, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 October 2021. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Hilden, Marko (2021). Application of a three-dimensional dynamic stockpile model for process optimisation. Procemin-Geomet 2021, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 October 2021. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.
Yahyaei, M., Silva, D., Manzanares, N., Yutronic Nunez, I., Aguila, N. and Ojeda, J. (2021). Application of process data to identify process improvement opportunities-case study: Antofagasta Mineral S. A.'s Los Pelambres. AusIMM Mill Operators 2021, Brisbane, Australia, 23-25 June 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Powell, M. S., Yahyaei, M., Mainza, A. N. and Tavares, L. M. (2021). The endemic issue of ball mill overload in an SABC
circuits. Mill Operators 2021, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2021. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Yahyaei, M., Ye, Z., Hilden, M., Ruitz, E. A. and Gavelan, Z. (2021). Investigating the size segregation of stockpile at MMG's Las Bambas
and its impact on performance of SAG mills. Mill Operators 2021, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2021. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Reyes, Francisco, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Forbes, Gordon (2021). Reinforcement learning control of a SAG mill grinding circuit: first impressions and implications for process control. The XXX International Mineral Processing Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-20 October 2020. Johannesburg, South Africa: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Forbes, Gordon, Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). Data analytics guided by domain experts, a myth-busting tool. Minería Digital 2021 - 8th International Congress of Automation, Robotics and Digitalization in Mining, Santiago, Chile, 10-12 November 2021.
Lois-Morales, Pia, Barbosa, Karina, Evans, Catherine and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). A geometallurgical approach to comminution using primary breakage properties of ores. Procemin - GEOMET 2020, Santiago, Chile, 23-27 November 2020. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Verster, Isabella, Wong, Bevin, Valenta, Rick, Ziemski, Marcin and O'Donnell, Roxanne (2020). Application of new technologies for remote operational support in metallurgical plants. 16th International Mineral Processing Conference, Santiago, Chile (Online), 23-27 November 2020. Santiago, Chile: Universidad de Concepción.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). A method to evaluate the impact of stockpile size segregation on the performance of SAG mills. SAG Conference 2019, Vancouver, Canada, 22–26 September 2019.
Powell, M. S., Bonfils, B., Ballantyne, G. R., Yahyaei, M. and Hilden, M. M. (2019). The new suite of breakage characterisation tests. 29th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2018, Moscow, Russia, 17- 21 September, 2018. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Palaniandy, Samayamutthirian, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Ishikawa, Hidemasa (2019). Improving single-stage SAG circuit efficiency and product quality through finish grinding in the towermill. SAG CONFERENCE 2019, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22 - 26 September 2019.
Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2019). Texture, liberation and separation modelling of complex ores. 16th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2019). Production improvement opportunities in comminution circuits. 14th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 29-31 August 2019. Carlton VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). Development of a laboratory test to quantify the size segregation in stockpiles. 16th European Symposium on Comminution & Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
Esteves, Priscila, Mazzinghy, Douglas, Hilden, Marko, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Galery, Roberto (2019). Qualitative evaluation of the grinding efficiency of a gravity induced stirred mill using the size specific energy approach. 16th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification (ESCC 2019), Leeds, United Kingdom, 2-4 September 2019.
McElroy, Adam, Powell, Malcolm, Tillberg, Jan, Hilden, Marko, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Linna, Matti and Johansson, Anna (2019). An assessment of the energy efficiency and operability of the world's largest autogenous grinding mills at Boliden's Aitik mine. SAG CONFERENCE 2019, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 22 - 26 September 2019.
Ye, Ziming, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko and Powell, Malcolm (2019). A dynamic model for materials storage to model size segregation. 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Surfers Paradise, QLD Australia, 9-11 July 2019. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Powell, M., Yahyaei, M., Geronimo, J., Yussupova, Z. and Kumar, P. (2018). The designed approach to mill liner optimisation - experience at Pustynnoye mine, Kazakhstan. 14th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 29-31 August 2018. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: AusIMM.
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Powell, Malcolm and Marcelo Tavares, Luis (2016). Understanding single particle breakage event to evaluate the effect of applied strain rate. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress Proceedings, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Banisi, Samad (2016). GMT: a spreadsheet-based software to predict charge shape and trajectory in tumbling mills. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada: Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Engelhardt, Dieter, Seppelt, Joe, Waters, Tom, Apfelt, Andy, Lane, Greg, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2015). The Cadia Hpgr-Sag Circuit – from design to operation – the commissioning challenge. The 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Marcelo Tavares, Luis, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2015). Modelling single particle breakage as a multi-stage process. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Masuret, C., Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. and Powell, M. (2015). Measuring shear abrasion breakage of rocks using a novel characterisation experiment. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N. and Powell, M. (2015). A study of the effect of particle size on surface breakage in a pilot mill. 14th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015. Gothenberg, Sweden: Chalmers University of Technology.
Powell, Malcolm S., Mainza, Aubrey N., Hilden, Marko H. and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2015). Full pre-crush to sag mills – the case for changing this practice. The 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Limpus, Andrew, Russell, John, Toor, Paul and Powell, Malcolm (2015). Improving liner design for efficiency. The 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Hasankhoei, A. R., Arghavani, E., Haji-Zadeh, A., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2015). Evolution of Ag Mill Shell Liner Design at the Gol-E-Gohar Iron Ore Concentration Plant. The 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-24 September 2015. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM).
Ballantyne, Grant, Powell, M. S., Bonfils, B. and Yahyaei, M. (2015). Simple energy measures for assessing total circuit efficiency. 6th International Conference on Semi-Autogenous and High Pressure Grinding Technology, Vancouver, Canada, 20 - 24 September 2015.
Saeidi, Fatemeh, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2014). New insights into comparison of breakage testing techniques. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Weerasekara, Nirmal, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Interpreting low energy attrition behaviour in a pilot mill using numerical modelling. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Ghasemi, A. R., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2014). The impact of end-wall effects on the charge trajectory in tumbling model mills. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Yahyaei, M., Haji-Zadeh, A., Asadi, H. and Banisi, S. (2014). Optimization of the design of AG mill shell liners at the Gol-E-Gohar concentration plant. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Impact of mill size on low-energy surface damage. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Francioli, Daniel, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Taveres, Luis Marcelo and Powell, Malcolm (2014). Characterizing attrition of rock under incremental low- energy impacts. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Yahyaei, M., Vos, F., Powell, M., Siliezar, J. and Perkins, T. (2014). Challenges in developing integrated process models based on industrial survey data. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, Australia, 1-3 September 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Chandramohan, R., Bonfils, B. and Yahyaei, M. (2014). What is needed to develop the next generation of mechanistic breakage models in comminution?. Comminution '14: 9th International Comminution Symposium, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-10 April, 2014.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Weerasekara, Nirmal and Powell, Malcolm (2013). Characterisation of abrasion breakage using multi size pilot mills. 13th European Symposium on Comminution and Classification, Braunschweig, Germany, 9-12 September 2013. Gottingen, Germany: Sierke Verlag.
Powell, M. S., Hilden, M. M., Weerasekara, N., Yahyaei, M., Toor, P., Franke, J. and Bird, M. (2012). A more holistic view of mill liner management. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Parsapour, G. H. A., Hossininasab, M., Yahyaei, Mohsen and Banisi, S. (2012). Effect of mode of flocculation on flocs sedimentation behaviour in various regions of thickeners. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Pirouzan, D., Mohsen, Yahyaei and Banisi, S. (2012). Pareto based optimization of flotation cells configuration using oriented genetic algorithm. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Dehli, India: Technowrites.
Moghaddam, M. M., Mohsen, Yahyaei and Banisi, S. (2012). A method to predict shape and trajectory of charge in industrial mills. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Hasankhoei, A. R., Mohsen, Yahyaei, Mahdavi, A. and Banisi, S. (2012). Improving efficiency of the Shahre-Babak copper complex deep cone thickeners. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Maleki-Moghaddam, M., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2011). Converting AG to SAG mills: The Col-E-Gohar Iron Ore Company case. International Conference on Autogenous Grinding, Semiautogenous Grinding and High Pressure Grinding Roll Technology 2011, Vancouver, Canada, 25-28 September 2011.
Yahyaei, Mohsen and Banisi, S. (2010). Spreadsheet based modelling of liner wear impact on charge motion in tumbling mills. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2010, Brisbane, Australia, 6 - 10 September 2010. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Ghobadi, P., Yahyaei, M. and Banisi, S. (2010). Optimisation of the performance of flotation circuits using a genetic algorithm orientated by process-based rules. XXV International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2010), Brisbane, Australia, 6-10 September 2010. Carlton, Vic., Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Garmsiri, M. R., Haji Amin Shirazi, H. and Yahyaei, M. (2009). Introducing mathematical models to define settling curves in designing thickeners. 12th International Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings (PASTE 2009), Viña del Mar, Chile, 21-24 April 2009. Nedlands, W.A., Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.
Yahyaei, M., Hadizadeh, M. and Banisi, S. (2008). Modification of a SAG mill liner shape based on 3-D liner wear profile measurement at Sarcheshmeh copper mine. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress, Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Banisi, S. and Yahyaei, M. (2008). Feed dilution based design of a thickener for refuse of a coal preparation plant. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress, Beijing China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Yahyaei, M., Banisi, S. and Javani, H. (2005). Testing a flotation column at the pilot plant of Sarcheshmeh copper complex. 20th World Mining Congress, Tehran, Iran, 7-11 November 2005.
Video Document
Forbes, Gordon, Reyes Leiva, Francisco and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). IES Webinar Series: Webinars 1-14. IES Webinar Series.
Research Reports
Nell, Kristy and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2025). LCA Review for mineral processing units. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Verster, Lizette, Gonzalez, Juan Jose, Awatey, Bellson, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Miceli, Hayla, Yanez, German Lastra, Diba, Farhana, Skliar, Anna, Brill, Candice, Arslan, Unzile Yenial, Dzinza, Lucia, Hilden, Marko and Weatherley, Dion (2023). Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research, Q4 2023 technical report. Interim Evaluation Report; 5th Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Yahyaei, Mohsen, Hilden, Marko, Forbes, Gordon and Meng, Yuhao (2023). SAG Advanced Process Control review: Final report for Dugald River Mine. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC).
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Verster, Lizette, Awatey, Bellson, Miceli, Hayla, Yanez, German Lastra and Skliar, Anna (2022). Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research Q4 2022 technical report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Morrison, Angus, Verster, Lizette, Awatey, Bellson, Diba, Farhana, Miceli, Hayla, Yanez, German Lastra, Skliar, Anna, Arslan, Unzile Yenial and Jockovic, Vladimir (2022). Collaborative consortium for coarse particle processing research Q1 2022 technical report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2021). Mill filling inference tool implementation. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Morrison, Angus, Demir, Konuray, Kia, Saeed and Miceli, Hayla (2021). Collaborative Consortium For Coarse Particle Processing Research Q4 2021 Technical Report. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Forbes, Liza, Runge, Kym, Yahyaei, Mohsen, Morrison, Angus, Miceli, Hayla and Demir, Konuray (2021). CPR technical report Q1 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). Mill filling prediction modelling. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). Model development and evaluation in IES. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Hilden, Marko and Yayhyaei, Mohsen (2020). Review of SAG pilot test work – copper. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Reyes, Francisco, Barbosa, Karina and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2020). Evaluation and transferring JKMdk model of MNC and MSC to IES: final report for Anglo American Services (UK) Limited. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.