Processing mineralogy
Knowledge of mineral composition of ore and economic elements distribution among mineral phases and their carriers is critical in developing economic and sustainable extraction technology of the elements.
Process mineralogical information allows to determine theoretical extraction for chosen technology and indicate ways of optimization of obtained results.
Correct assessment of by-products and corresponding metallurgical flowsheet design depends mostly on early comprehensive mineralogical characterization and element deportment. This exercise can make a big deal in economy of operations during time of economy downturns.
Effectiveness of processing and economics of plant operation also highly depends on good understanding of the modal ore mineralogy, liberation characteristics of commodity and hazardous/penalty minerals.
Knowledge of mineral composition of ore and economic elements distribution among mineral phases and their carriers is critical in developing economic and sustainable extraction technology of the elements.
Process mineralogical information allows to determine theoretical extraction for chosen technology and indicate ways of optimization of obtained results.
Correct assessment of by-products and corresponding metallurgical flowsheet design depends mostly on early comprehensive mineralogical characterization and element deportment. This exercise can make a big deal in economy of operations during time of economy downturns.
Effectiveness of processing and economics of plant operation also highly depends on good understanding of the modal ore mineralogy, liberation characteristics of commodity and hazardous/penalty minerals.
Modal analysis of heavy mineral sands:
extra $11 mln annual profit from by-products in mineral sands operation
extra $11 mln annual profit from by-products in mineral sands operation
liberation characteristics of Arsenopyrite - main Au carrier in flotation tailings
Element deportment study is critical in metallurgical process choice and optimization and for mitigation of environmental issues like acid drainage or metal leaching.
One of the most important in element deportment study is an accurate quantitative analysis of modal mineralogy. Refractory Ag ore variability study is a good example for Quantitative X-ray Diffraction analysis (QXRD-3).