Large rocks are fractured at the opening of the jaw to increase throughput and reduce the power consumption. A key addition to FLSmidth's current offering is the HPGR range, says Brickhill, with an installed population of about 160 units. The technology is an energy efficient alternative to traditional milling, as it transfers energy directly into the rock. As a dry process, it is also likely to see growing uptake as mines pursue sustainability targets that minimise water use. The wide range of crushing offerings feeds into FLSmidth's role as a provider of semi-mobile in-pit crushing plants – of which there are over 285 installations worldwide. "Our plants can be designed for direct feed – usually from gyratory crushers – and also for indirect feed, which can be accomplished with an apron feeder before a gyratory, ERC®, jaw crusher, double roll crusher or double roll sizer," says Kokoroyanis.