Ore processing section

The run-of-mine (ROM) material requires processing in order to make it a marketable product and therefore it is directed for mineral processing. Mineral processing treatments are based on separation processes.

Physicochemical properties of minerals and other solids are used in concentration operations. Froth flotation, gravity concentration, and magnetic and electrostatic concentration are used extensively in the industry.

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MAGNETIC SEPARATION PROCESS

Magnetic separators exploit the difference in magnetic properties between the minerals in a deposit and are used to concentrate a valuable mineral that is magnetic (e.g., […]
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GRAVITY SEPARATION PROCESS

Difference in the density of minerals are used to effect separations of one mineral from another. Equipment available includes jigs, shaking tables, and spirals. Heavy medium […]
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FLOTATION PROCESS

Flotation is a separation process that exploits natural and induced differences in surface properties of the minerals, whether the surface is readily wetted by water, that […]