McNulty Ramp-up Curves: An Update & New Perspectives

Schedule

Mon Oct 05 2026 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The National Club | Toronto, ON

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A wonderful served networking luncheon being topped off by a presentation by Mr. Terrence McNulty on McNulty Ramp-up Curves
About this Event

CIM Toronto Branch presents IN PERSON luncheon series:



McNulty Ramp-up Curves: An Update & New Perspectives


Presenter: Terence P. ("Terry") McNulty, T. P. McNulty and Associates, Inc.


Introductions: Stephanie Skitch - Chair (CIM Toronto Branch)



Abstract:

This lecture is based on a presentation jointly prepared with Britt MacKinnon and Phillip Mackey for a keynote paper presented at Copper 2025. The McNulty Curve concept began with an SME paper in 1998 and this is the 4th update.

The Curves and their underlying criteria are a management tool that is used for assessing the probability of acceptable ramp-up times for new mineral industry projects. Many case histories have been contributed by mining, engineering, and investment firms. While most have been metallurgical plants, the principles also apply to geology and mining.

Few projects achieve design capacity within several months. About half require 3 to 12 months, while roughly 25% are still lagging after 3-5 years; the others fail or require major remedial investments. This lecture will present the reasons and discuss ways of preventing disappointments.




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Note: Attendance at this event may qualify toward professional development credits. If you require confirmation of your attendance for PD credit, please email [email protected].

Note: Attendance at this event may qualify toward professional development credits. If you require confirmation of your attendance for PD credit, please email [email protected].


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The National Club, 303 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada

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