Mineral processing involves treating crude ores and mineral products to separate valuable minerals from waste rock or gangue. It is the initial step after mining, providing a more concentrated material for extractive metallurgy procedures. Here are the key techniques:
- Comminution: Reducing particle size through processes like crushing and grinding.
- Sizing: Separating particles based on size using screening or classification.
- Concentration: Exploiting physical and surface chemical properties to concentrate valuable minerals.
- Dewatering: Achieving solid/liquid separation
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