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Characterization of frother effects on gas dispersion in a Jameson cell
By Michael Young, Rodrigo Araya, Cesar Gomez, Le Huynh, James Finch
The performance of flotation machines is closely related to the gas dispersion characteristics achieved in their operation. It is known that frothers play a major role not only in the size distributio
Jan 1, 2014
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Benefits from the development of site-specific SAG mill throughput forecast models for gold, copper and iron ore concentrators
By Mike Daniel, Eric Wang
"Several new large copper and gold concentrators have been built and commissioned around the world in the past five to eight years. The success of the ramp-up from these very large concentrators has v
Jan 1, 2014
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Development of a knowledge warehouse for building risk management capacity in the minerals sector
By Zhongxue Li, Cuiping Li, Xiaoyun Hu, Yiqing Zhao, Huaying Wang
"Under the auspices of World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ Committee on Engineering and the Environment (WFEO-CEE) and Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Task Force on Sus
Jan 1, 2014
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Prediction Of Industrial Split Flotation Performances Using A Fundamental Model
By S. Makni
Flotation is a complex process in which many mechanisms come into interaction. In this paper, an approach to model these mechanisms in order to predict size-by-size flotation performances is presented
Sep 1, 2012
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Coal Effects in Combined Direct Reduction - Electrical Smelting of Iron Ore
By P. Chris Pistorius, Johannes Sono, Rossouw Sono, J. J. Kobus
Different coal properties are important in SL/RN (coal-based rotary kiln) direct reduction of iron ore, and in electrical smelting of prereduced iron ore. These differences were highlighted when a pla
Jan 1, 2003
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Carbothermic Reduction of Alumina into a Metallic Solvent Phase
By Derek Caizergues, Hurman Eric
Experiments have been conducted at around 1700°C to determine the possibility of carbothermic reduction of alumina under the presence of a metallic solvent. Total pressure of the system was reduced to
Jan 1, 2003
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A CFD study of a magnetic separator with spheres matrix
By B. Mishra, Rahul Mohanty, Swati Mohanty, Swagatika Dash
Wet high intensity magnetic separators have been widely used in the mineral industry for separation of mineral particles based on magnetic properties. Usually, magnetic separators employ ordered array
Jan 1, 2014
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Modelling Of Crumbling And Mineral Liberation During Crushing Using ?Natural Grain Size Distribution? For Friable Ores
Sedimentary deposits such as sandstone are formed by the aggregation of cemented sand grains. Phosphates and laterite present similar aggregation of mineral grains. Grains and cement have different mi
Sep 1, 2012
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Conceptualising Trade-Offs Between Profitability, Energy Input and Water Recovery in Minerals Beneficiation
By M. Wright, A. H. Mwale
This paper examines the combination of unit technologies in a minerals beneficiation train, and explores the inter-relationship between energy input and water consumption for a given mineralogy and pr
Jan 1, 2003
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A critical analysis of froth transportation models in flotation
By Chao Li, Kym Runge, Saeed Farrokhpay, Dee Bradshaw
"It is well known that froth phase has a controlling influence on the overall flotation performance. Froth recovery is expected to be affected by froth transportation behaviour. The latter has been re
Jan 1, 2014
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The Influence of Lead Additions Solution on the Anodic Behaviour of Gold in Alkaline Aqueous Cyanide
By Heinrich Hutchison, Thomas von Moltke, Roelof F. Sandenbergh, Katarina P. Cerovic
In the leaching of gold in aqueous cyanide solutions the rate of gold leaching may be decreased by the passivation of the gold, that may however be prevented or reversed in the presence of lead specie
Jan 1, 2003
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Mineralogical Insight into the Copper Selective Flotation at “DPM Chelopech“ Concentrator
By L. Stamenov, H. Bouzahzah, S. Gaydardzhiev, D. Naumov
"The Chelopech epithermal arsenic bearing high-sulphidation, copper-gold deposit located in Bulgaria is often referred as the richest European gold deposit currently under exploitation. Key points fro
Jan 1, 2018
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Development of a dynamic Jb / Jc estimation Model in a single stage SAG mill
By Francisco Vicuña, Miguel Becerra, Nelson Iglesias
"The following article presents the development of a dynamic tool for the estimation of Jb/Jc rate (ball filling level / total load filling level) of a SAG mil operating in a single stage mode. Using
Jan 1, 2014
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The use of high chromium content grinding media in the mining industry
By Christopher Greet, Alfred Van den Bosch
"A range of media alloys with different chromium content has been developed for different milling applications. When selecting the grinding media alloy for a specific application, consideration must b
Jan 1, 2014
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Size-By-Size Evaluation of the Concentration Process in Spiral Concentrators
By D. Izerdem, S. L. Ergun
"Beneficiation of the finely disseminated valuable minerals has been an important issue in the mineral processing field for decades. Treatment of the fine materials becomes difficult with using tradit
Jan 1, 2018
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Recovery of metals from tailings
By Häkkinen Antti, Salmimies Riina, Matveinen Maria
"Tailings generated during the upgrading of ore present a major challenge for the mineral processing industry. On one hand, the processing of tailings requires added capital input. On the other hand,
Jan 1, 2014
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Application of CRIMM High-efficiency High-gradient Magnetic Separator in Refinement of Feldspar Powders
By Y. Y. Zhou
This paper introduces the application of CRIMM high-gradient magnetic separator in refinement of feldspar powders as well as the supporting technical outfits needed by the refining process with the hi
Jan 1, 2014
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Quantitative analysis of sub-microscopic and surface preg-robbed gold in gold deportment studies
By Brian Hart, Stamen Dimov
"In refractory ores, a substantial part of the gold content may be present as a sub-microscopic component within the mineral matrix of the various carriers. This type of gold may be present as finely
Jan 1, 2014
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Changing the game in comminution practices: VibroconeTM, a new crusher having grinding performance
By Hamid-Reza Manouchehri
"Sustainability calls for maintenance, rational use and enhancement of natural resources as well as balance consideration of ecology, economy, and social justice. The challenges in mining industry cal
Jan 1, 2014
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The Effect of Some Design and Operating Variables on Vacuum Pressure and Bubble Size in a Jameson Cell
By James A. Finch, Xiangzhou Ding, Yue Hua Tan
"The Jameson Cell is one of the choices of flotation machine in coal, base metal processing and other specialist applications. This paper determines the effect on vacuum pressure and bubble size of tw
Jan 1, 2018