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An Improved Flotation Test Method and Pyrite Depression by an Organic Reagent during Flotation in Seawater
By L. A. Cisternas, R. I. Jeldres, D. Calisaya
"Flotation of copper-molybdenum sulphide ores in seawater entails critical challenges such as selective recovery of molybdenite, effective pyrite depression, and reducing the lime addition required to
Jan 1, 2017
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Ore hardness effect on design of comminution circuits which use competing technologies: SAG vs HPGR, A.Y. Senchenko and Y.V. Kulikov
By A. Y. Senchenkoa, Y. V. Kulikov
The relationships revealed between ore hardness and specific energy consumed by crushing and grinding are described in the paper. A comparison of key technical and economical parameters of SAG and HPG
Jan 1, 2020
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PGM Recovery from a Pregnant Leach Solution Using Solvent Extraction and Cloud Point Extraction: A Preliminary Comparison
By L. Makua, K. Langa, Ndlovu. S., C. Saguru
"Global demand for the three platinum group metals (PGMs) Pt, Pd, and Rh has been steadily growing due to their widespread use in emission control, industrial catalysis, and numerous other application
May 1, 2019
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Data-driven approach for grinding circuit analysis, F. Wang, A. Vazirizadeh, and P. Rosario
By F. Wang, P. Rosario, A. Vazirizadeh
Advances in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are transforming mining and mineral processing, and making them more algorithm intensive. The paradigm is shifting from one of d
Jan 1, 2020
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Copper, Arsenic, and Zinc Sulfide Precipitation from Acidic Solvent-Extraction Raffinate
By M. Smit, N. C. J. Dempers, S. Lunkov, C. Saguru, J. Nel
A common method for the recovery of copper is by heap leaching, solvent extraction, and electrowinning. During solvent extraction, the solution is continuously recycled, and it is necessary to remove
Jan 1, 2023
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Recycled Printed Circuit Board leach residue as an alternative reducing agent in secondary copper smelting, D. Attah-Kyei, G. Akdogan, C. Dorfling, and J.H. Zietsman
By G. Akdogan, J. H. Zietsman, C. Dorfling, D. Attah-Kyei
The development of newer and improved electrical products has led to an increase in the rate at which older products are discarded as waste. The main focus of electronic waste is the printed circuit b
Jan 1, 2020
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Effect of mineral feed characteristics on industrial flotation circuits performance by simulating mineralogical and operational changes P. Vallejos, J.Yianatos, R.Grau, and A.Yañez
By A. Yañez, J. Yianatos, P. Vallejos, R. Grau
This paper presents an evaluation of the effect that the mineral feed characteristics have on the metallurgical performance in an industrial flotation circuit. Variables such as mineralogy, particle s
Jan 1, 2020
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Acidic Ferric Sulfate Leaching of Primary Copper Sulfides Under Recycle Solution Conditions Observed in Heap Leaching: Effect of Major Species
By G. P. O’Malley, A. N. Nikoloski
One of the most promising options for extraction of copper from low-grade chalcopyrite ores by heap leaching, however, chalcopyrite is refractory and suffers slow leaching kinetics and poor overall ex
Jan 1, 2023
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Development of a Method for Evaluating Raw Materials for Use in Iron Ore Sinter in Terms of Lime Assimilation
By W. Ferreira
Steel is produced in a basic oxygen furnace from hot metal obtained from a blast furnace. A sintered iron ore with good hightemperature properties (strength and permeability) should be used as feed to
Jan 1, 2014
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Removal of arsenic and metal ions from acidic effluents via the Fenton reaction method
By Y. Wang
Arsenic-bearing acidic effluent from hydrometallurgical processes contains many harmful metal ions and must be appropriately treated before discharge. In the present study, arsenic, copper, zinc, alum
Aug 3, 2023
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Numerical simulation of the electromagnetic field in the secondary cooling zone of arcshaped slabs
By Y. Ren, B. Yang
The magnetic field characteristics due to electromagnetic stirring in the secondary cooling zone of an extra-thick slab during continuous casting are numerically determined using Maxwell's equations,
Apr 16, 2024
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A Modified Model to Calculate the Size of the Crushed Zone around a Blast-Hole
By Z. Leng
"After detonation of the explosive, the final blast-induced damage area around the blast-hole falls into three categories, namely crushed zone, fractured zone, and elastic deformation zone. This paper
Jan 1, 2016
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The optimization of the Shahroud copper ore beneficiation plant by using of physical preconcentration X-ray sorting method, M. Asghari, A. Haratian, S. Haji, and R. Amiri
By M. Asghari, R. Amiri, A. Haratian, S. Haji
The aim of this investigation is the evaluation of optimising the Shahroud copper ore beneficiation plant near the Iranian city of Shahroud, by means of a sensor-based ore sorter applying X-ray transm
Jan 1, 2020
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Modelling and analysis of a hydraulic support prop under impact load
By X. Yang, G. D. Zhai
The prop is the most important part to ensure the proper functioning of hydraulic support. When the hydraulic support is impacted by the roof, the prop is prone to extrusion deformation, expansion, an
Jul 2, 2022
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Microstructure, microhardness, and tensile properties of hotrolled Al6061/TiB2/CeO2 hybrid composites
By D. Sethuram, P. G. Koppad, S. Iyengar, R. Shobha
TiB2 and CeO2 particle-reinforced Al6061 hybrid composites were manufactured using stir casting and hot rolling techniques. The base alloy and composites were hot-rolled at 500ºC and a 50% reduction w
Oct 1, 2021
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DBSCAN for improved oscillations diagnosis in mineral processing plants, E.C. Nienaber, B.S. Lindner, L. Auret, and J.W.D. Groenewald
By J. W. D. Groenewald, L. Auret, B. S. Lindner, E. C. Nienaber
Mineral processing plants have complicated control strategies, with different control layers, multiple interacting loops, and feedforward disturbance rejection. The complicated control strategies mean
Jan 1, 2020
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Rock mass damage and induced passive depressurisation around open pits
By M. Royle, A. Bloem, R. Uken
Rock mass damage induced by mining increases the fracture frequency and joint aperture width in the pit walls and rock mass behind open pit mine slopes. The depth and intensity of this mechanical dama
Sep 1, 2025
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Scale-up of HPGR in size reduction of iron ore pellet feed, T.M. Campos, G. Bueno, and L.M. Tavares
By G. Bueno, L. M. Tavares, T. M. Campos
Iron ore pellet feed pressing has been one of the first and most successful applications of High- Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) in the minerals industry. Vale S.A. has been one of the pioneers in thi
Jan 1, 2020
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Zimbabwe’s coloured gemstone endowments – A regional geological overview
By B. P. von der Heyden, T. Blenkinsop, A. Mamuse
Zimbabwe hosts a varied array of coloured gemstones. With the exception of emerald deposits and several world-class pegmatites, few of the gemstone occurrences have received detailed attention from th
Feb 12, 2024
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Exploratory development of a rotary offset crusher
By T. Nghipulile, M. Moys, M. Bwalya, H. Simonsen
The quest for efficiency in comminution is an ongoing concern as comminution usually constitutes a major cost component in the metal production industry. Such improvements can be made by circuit optim
Jan 1, 2021