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2027

Journal Article

Particle-scale size effects on the mechanical behavior of iron-bearing rocks relevant to comminution processes

Stocker, Fernando, Lois-Morales, Pia and Suzuki Morales, Kimie (2027). Particle-scale size effects on the mechanical behavior of iron-bearing rocks relevant to comminution processes. Powder Technology, 485 123013, 1-22. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2026.123013

Particle-scale size effects on the mechanical behavior of iron-bearing rocks relevant to comminution processes

2026

Journal Article

Workflow for microstructural characterisation and impact breakage analysis of complex particles using XCT and deep learning segmentation

Lois-Morales, Pia, Mora, Diego, Moraga, Sergio, Godinho, José R.A. and Pereira, Lucas (2026). Workflow for microstructural characterisation and impact breakage analysis of complex particles using XCT and deep learning segmentation. Minerals Engineering, 246 110399, 110399-246. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.110399

Workflow for microstructural characterisation and impact breakage analysis of complex particles using XCT and deep learning segmentation

2026

Journal Article

Application of Machine Learning in Mining, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Ruiz-del-Solar, Javier, Estay, Humberto and Lois-Morales, Pia (2026). Application of Machine Learning in Mining, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. Minerals, 16 (7) 719, 719-7. doi: 10.3390/min16070719

Application of Machine Learning in Mining, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

2026

Conference Publication

From site specific models to probabilistic state estimation: advancing toward a generalizable framework for grinding media wear

Astudillo, Maria Jose, Shelley, Paul, Mu, Yufan, Ehrenfeld, Alejandro, Diaz, Gonzalo and Lois-Morales, Pia (2026). From site specific models to probabilistic state estimation: advancing toward a generalizable framework for grinding media wear. 22nd International Conference on Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy, Santiago, Chile, 7-9 July 2026. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.

From site specific models to probabilistic state estimation: advancing toward a generalizable framework for grinding media wear

2026

Journal Article

Modeling of Minimum Fracture Energy Distribution Through Advanced Characterization and Machine Learning Techniques

Samur, Sebastián, Lois-Morales, Pia and Díaz, Gonzalo (2026). Modeling of Minimum Fracture Energy Distribution Through Advanced Characterization and Machine Learning Techniques. Minerals, 16 (2) 134, 134-2. doi: 10.3390/min16020134

Modeling of Minimum Fracture Energy Distribution Through Advanced Characterization and Machine Learning Techniques

2025

Journal Article

Geological characterisation methods for IOCG samples, resolution comparison and considerations for productive stages of mining

Stocker, Fernando, Lois-Morales, Pia and Suzuki Morales, Kimie (2025). Geological characterisation methods for IOCG samples, resolution comparison and considerations for productive stages of mining. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 39 (10), 839-868. doi: 10.1080/17480930.2025.2518988

Geological characterisation methods for IOCG samples, resolution comparison and considerations for productive stages of mining

2025

Conference Publication

Using advanced characterization for prediction of primary properties in comminution

Lois-Morales, Pia, Moraga, Sergio, Samur, Sebastian, Stocker, Fernando and Rojas, Nicolas (2025). Using advanced characterization for prediction of primary properties in comminution. 3rd Foundation of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, 4-6 May 2025. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile:

Using advanced characterization for prediction of primary properties in comminution

2024

Conference Publication

Estimation of fracture propagation during impact testing using X-ray microtomography

Mora, Diego, Lois-Morales, Pia, Moraga, Sergio, Godinho, Jose R.A. and Pereira, Lucas (2024). Estimation of fracture propagation during impact testing using X-ray microtomography. Process Mineralogy 2024, Capetown, South Africa, 11-13 November 2024. Cape Town, South Africa: MEI.

Estimation of fracture propagation during impact testing using X-ray microtomography

2024

Conference Publication

Stabilisation of pulp chemistry during grinding according to mineralogy

Rios, Juan Francisco, Moraga, Sergio, Lois-Morales, Pia and Avendano, Matias (2024). Stabilisation of pulp chemistry during grinding according to mineralogy. Process Mineralogy 2024, Capetown, South Africa, 11-13 November 2024. Capetowrn, South Africa: MEI.

Stabilisation of pulp chemistry during grinding according to mineralogy

2024

Journal Article

Influence of index properties and semi-quantitative geological characteristics of brittle rocks on their post-peak behavior

Flores, Sergio, Suzuki Morales, Kimie and Lois-Morales, Pía (2024). Influence of index properties and semi-quantitative geological characteristics of brittle rocks on their post-peak behavior. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57 (9), 6663-6682. doi: 10.1007/s00603-024-03879-6

Influence of index properties and semi-quantitative geological characteristics of brittle rocks on their post-peak behavior

2023

Conference Publication

Estudio comparativo entre rocas y concretos de alto rendimiento a nivel microtextural y mecánico

Rojas Saez, Nicolas, Moraga, Sergio and Lois-Morales, Pia (2023). Estudio comparativo entre rocas y concretos de alto rendimiento a nivel microtextural y mecánico. XV Congreso Iberoamericano de Metalurgia y Materiales, Vina del mar, Chile, 5-10 November 2023. Vina del mar, Chile:

Estudio comparativo entre rocas y concretos de alto rendimiento a nivel microtextural y mecánico

2023

Journal Article

Quantifying the relationship between particles' strength and their mineralogical and textural characteristics

Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2023). Quantifying the relationship between particles' strength and their mineralogical and textural characteristics. Minerals Engineering, 199 108113, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108113

Quantifying the relationship between particles' strength and their mineralogical and textural characteristics

2023

Journal Article

On the challenges of applying machine learning in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy

Estay, Humberto, Lois-Morales, Pía, Montes-Atenas, Gonzalo and Ruiz del Solar, Javier Ruiz del (2023). On the challenges of applying machine learning in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Minerals, 13 (6) 788, 788. doi: 10.3390/min13060788

On the challenges of applying machine learning in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy

2023

Journal Article

Froth images from flotation laboratory test in Magotteaux cell

Yantén, Carlos, Kracht, Willy, Díaz, Gonzalo, Lois-Morales, Pía and Egaña, Alvaro (2023). Froth images from flotation laboratory test in Magotteaux cell. Data, 8 (4) 69, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/data8040069

Froth images from flotation laboratory test in Magotteaux cell

2023

Conference Publication

Using an energy-to-fracture particle approach for characterizing the comminution potential of ores

Bart, Hugo, Diaz, Gonzalo and Lois-Morales, Pia (2023). Using an energy-to-fracture particle approach for characterizing the comminution potential of ores. Procemin-GEOMET 2023, Santiago, Chile, 4-6 October 2023. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.

Using an energy-to-fracture particle approach for characterizing the comminution potential of ores

2022

Journal Article

Methodology for quantitative rock characterisation using multiple imaging systems and random particles generation

Morales, Pia Lois, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2022). Methodology for quantitative rock characterisation using multiple imaging systems and random particles generation. MethodsX, 9 101807, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101807

Methodology for quantitative rock characterisation using multiple imaging systems and random particles generation

2022

Journal Article

Analysis of the size–dependency of relevant mineralogical and textural characteristics to particles strength

Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2022). Analysis of the size–dependency of relevant mineralogical and textural characteristics to particles strength. Minerals Engineering, 184 107572, 107572. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107572

Analysis of the size–dependency of relevant mineralogical and textural characteristics to particles strength

2022

Conference Publication

Towards unlocking the value of detailed characterization data for comminution and geometallurgical modelling

Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Cathy and Weatherley, Dion (2022). Towards unlocking the value of detailed characterization data for comminution and geometallurgical modelling. 16th Biennial Meeting of SGA, Rotorua, New Zealand, 28-31 March 2022. Rotorua, New Zealand: Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits.

Towards unlocking the value of detailed characterization data for comminution and geometallurgical modelling

2021

Conference Publication

Characteristics of single-particle breakage from Short Impact Load Cell guiding Precision Rolls Crusher tester

Barbosa, Karina, Miceli, Hayla and Lois-Morales, Pia (2021). Characteristics of single-particle breakage from Short Impact Load Cell guiding Precision Rolls Crusher tester. Procemin - GEOMET 2021, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 October 2021. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin.

Characteristics of single-particle breakage from Short Impact Load Cell guiding Precision Rolls Crusher tester

2021

Journal Article

Characterising tensile strength and elastic moduli of altered igneous rocks at comminution scale using the Short Impact Load Cell

Lois-Morales, Pia, Evans, Catherine and Weatherley, Dion (2021). Characterising tensile strength and elastic moduli of altered igneous rocks at comminution scale using the Short Impact Load Cell. Powder Technology, 388, 343-356. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.04.091

Characterising tensile strength and elastic moduli of altered igneous rocks at comminution scale using the Short Impact Load Cell