Ore Testing for AG & SAG Grinding Mill Design. ... (SAG mill) and 570 kW, 17.325 kWh/tonne (ball mill) when processing 32.9 mtph, for a total of 30.942 kWh/tonne or 14.6% above the conventional estimate. A ball charge volume which is lower than those tested has been selected in order to minimize wear. Obviously, the SAG mill is …Web