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DERRICK SCREEN CONDITION CHECK-UP & EVALUATION REPORT

From: Ruel C Bato, Jr.

Date: May 20, 2023

Subject: Derrick Screen Condition Check-up & Evaluation Report

To: PROCESS PLANT MANAGER

Table of Contents
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -------------------------------------- 3
II. OBJECTIVE ----------------------------------------------- 3
III. OPERATING DATA ----------------------------------------- 4
IV. FINE CARBON LOSS --------------------------------------- 4
V. SCREEN CONDITION --------------------------------------- 4
VI. SCREEN OPENING MEASUREMENT ---------------------------- 4
VII. CONCLUSION --------------------------------------------- 4

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For 2 months of Derrick Screen Urethane operation, the screen was

only lifted once which was done during this inspection. No screen was
observed to be damaged and there was no observable worn-out portion.
The screen opening is still at around 0.8mm measured using a filler gauge.

The fine carbon loss increased from March to April 2023 (See Fine
Carbon Loss Graph), however, the carbon loss can be attributed to the
gap at the carbon sizing screen last observed on April 19, 2023, as
reported by Mr. Edwill Aron. The gap in the carbon sizing screen was
already reported and rectified. A per shift inspection of CIL #6 discharge
suggests there were no significant carbon losses flowing out of the interstage
screen. In addition, increased carbon level was also observed in the
Recovery Water Tank which further justifies the losses of carbon coming
from the carbon sizing screen.

Performance of the Derrick Urethane screen in terms of

throughput/capacity, ease of operation and screen wear life is good.
Urethane screens operating performance and throughput or capacity is better
as compared with the Kemix wedge wire screen, however, its wearing
performance needs more data to assess which screen panel performs better
with our current operation.

II. OBJECTIVE

• To check the current condition of the Derrick Screen assembly & panel
screens and provide a preliminary assessment report regarding its
operating performance.

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III. OPERATING DATA

Derrick Screen Details

Interstage Screen Description MPS 300 (P) INTERSTAGE SCREEN
Screen Type G-Vault Urethane Interstage Screen
Initial Screen Opening 0.8 mm
Screen Open Area 44.39%

Inspection Data
Date Installed March 21, 2023
Inspection Date May 20, 2023
Inspection By Ruel Bato, Jr.; Gilbert Branzuela
Assist By Arjay Maderazo; Rosilio Entag
Tons Milled 163,377 tons
Total Operating Hours 1,400.5 hours
Measured Screen Opening 0.8 mm
Total Lifting Performed 1 (No. of Times)
Damaged Screen No Damaged Screen Observed

IV. FINE CARBON LOSS

Note:
Though the fine carbon loss increased after the installation of the screen, there
was no significant carbon losses observed going out of the CIL #6 interstage
screen during per shift inspection.

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The carbon loss can be attributed to the large gap at the carbon sizing screen
last observed on April 19, 2023, as reported by Mr. Edwill Aron. (See Images
Below)

The gap in the carbon sizing screen was already reported and rectified.
There is already an action plan to address this issue as highlighted by Sir Sid
Matunding. A carbon loss investigation team which comprises of Process
Operation, Metallurgy, and Fixed Plant personnel will perform a scheduled survey
of the Stripping, Regeneration and CIL areas to mitigate recurrence of this
problem and create an action plan to eliminate other issues which may lead to
high carbon loss.
Increased carbon level was also observed in the Recovery Water Tank which
further justifies the losses of carbon coming from the carbon sizing screen.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF CARBON SIZING & RECOVERY WATER TANK

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 V. SCREEN CONDITION

Note:

Inspected all urethane

screen panels and no
worn-out portions were
observed.

Pegged fine carbon in

the screen can easily be
removed with a pressured
water spray.

Note:

The screen cage had no

observable worn-out or
damage.

No observable gaps
between the urethane
screens.

No observable gap
between the top and
bottom portion contact of
the urethane panel and
the metal cage.

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VI. SCREEN OPENING MEASUREMENT

MEASURING POINTS

TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

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Top - Sample Point 1

Middle - Sample Point 2

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Bottom - Sample Point 3

NOTE: Filler gauge was used to measure the opening of the screen.

PER POINTS SECTIONS

CIL #: 6 1 2 3 4
TOP 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
MIDDLE 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
BOTTOM 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

VII. CONCLUSION

With the span of two months operation, performance of the Derrick Urethane
screen in terms of throughput, ease of operation and screen wear life is good.
Urethane screens operating performance and throughput or capacity is better as
compared with the Kemix wedge wire screen, however, its wearing performance
needs more data to assess which screen panel performs better with our current
operation.