Characterising chalcopyrite liberation and flotation potential: Examples from an IOCG deposit

摘要: A critical aspect of geometallurgy is quantifying mineralogical and textural relationships that affect mineral processing (e.g., liberation recovery) it vital this information included in the planning process for both mining processing. However, to date, has been an expensive time consuming venture only minimal amounts type data are available be process. Our research focused on developing new methods will produce required rapidly inexpensively. These include obtaining quantified data, such as size distribution valuable phase its association with other minerals, by extracting directly from maps. In addition, simulated breakage drill core samples was used a rapid way looking at various particle sizes determine potential behaviour. The predicted parameter compares favourably results obtained typical MLA recovery analysis, spatially coherent can recognise domains high low expected grade curve. flotation response evaluated technique validated using small scale test being developed Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, i.e. JKMSI (mineral separability indicator).