Mineral Processing for Non Mets Section 1 V1.2
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Mineral Processing (Extractive Metallurgy)for Non-Metallurgists
Section 1 - Introduction
Mineral Processing (Extractive Metallurgy)for Non-Metallurgists
Section 1 - Introduction
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Mining and Metallurgy
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A ssumptions
A ssumes no formal technical mineral processing knowledge
However, some prior general mineral processing knowledge This course is a basic introduction to mineral processing and after the
course you should be able to:
Understand the effect of Mineralogy Understand the equipment and processes used Have basic process control knowledge Understand the structure of process flowsheets Effect of mineral processing on environment Understand the process economics Understand what the final products and uses are
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Introduction to Mineral Processing (ExtractiveMetallurgy) Definitions - 1
Metallurgy is the art, science and engineering of making metals and alloys in forms and withproperties suitable for practical use
Physical Metallurgy deals with mechanical andphysical properties of all materials, i.e. Metals,ceramics, etc. (also known as MaterialsEngineering)
Extractive Metallurg y- process of extracting/separating of metals/minerals from ores(also known as Mineral Process Engineering)
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Definitions - 2
A ll the above Involves industrial processes where the
chemical or physical composition of substances are changed
Is a combination of mathematics, geology,physics, material science, chemistry andprocess engineering
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Mineral Processing Engineers MastermindProcesses to Produce Valuable Metals/Minerals
Reaction
VariousReactionProducts
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Separate
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O re Processing
PurifiedProduct
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The O re Preparation
O re Preparation
How and why?How fine/size fractions?Various Steps to follow?Extent and limitations?How do we model the throughput?How do we design and select the equipment?
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The Separation Process
Separate
Separation principles?Techniques and methods?How do we model the process?How do we design the operation?
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The O verall Mineral Processing Process
Reaction Separate
How much of what goes in and out?How do I control the process?How do I model and design the complete process?
O re Processing
Energy in or out
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Definition of Minerals and O re Bodies
Rocks consists of various minerals and there arethree main types of rocks: Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks
Mineralisation of rocks occurs Minerals do have a known chemical composition
and occur naturallyO re body is any naturally occurring mixture of minerals obtained from the earths crust after mineralisation that can be treated economically
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Definition of Rock Types
BASALT
Rock
Type Characteristics Examples
Igneous Rocks Formed by magmacooling and hardeningCan be acid or basicVery hard
Basalt, Diorite, Granite,Rhyloite, A ndesite, Gabbro,Perodotite, O bsidian
Sedimentary Rocks Small pieces rock, shell,plants and animalssettling on ocean/lakefloors.Million years - sedimentpressed and cementedtogether to form rocks.
Usually very softy
Gypsum, Rock Salt, chalk,Shale, Limestone, Breccia,Siltstone, Sandstone,Conglomorate
Metamorphic Rocks Formed due to changesin existing rocks due tohigh pressures/temperatures and/ or chemical reactions.
Slate, marble, gneiss,quartzite, schist
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Minerals
Examples of some well known mining minerals Pyrite Pyrrhotite Chalcopyrite Magnesite Magnetite Ilmenite Rutile
A rsenopyrite Pendlandite Etc.
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W eathering of Rocks
Rocks at or near the earths surface are attackedby water and by oxygen in the air, and graduallybreak down
The rate of weathering is increased in warmclimates and high rainfall
Effects of weathering Hard rocks become soft and friable Particles of gold are "freed up" from the hard
rocks that enclose them
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Types O f O re Bodies
Parallel to enclosing wall rocks Shear zone Sedimentary bed Contact
Cross-Cutting the Enclosed W allRocks Vein Dyke Porphyry intrusion Fault
Network Stockwork of veins Shears
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Definitions of Zones within O re Body
N ame R egion CharacteristicsO xidising O re Zone Surface and water table Completely weathered
Soft and friableLaterite cap above thezonePrimary rock oxidised tosilica, iron oxide and clayas well as other minerals
Supergene O re Zone Just below water table Enrichment due toleaching from oxidisingzoneIntermediate hardness
Primary O re Zone Unweathered or freshore region
Unaltered sulphidesilicates, carbonates andoxidesVery hardDepth of zonedetermined by drilling
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Definition of Geometallurgy
G eometallurg y is a cross-discipline scientificfield between geological characterisation of mineral deposits and their impact on mineral
processing and recovery. The mission is todevelop new and improved integrated measuresof mining and processing attributes that can beembodied into ore body models, which more
representatively reflect potential economicvalue.
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Definition of Mineral Processing Processes - 1
O re Processing - involves the use of physicalprocesses to manipulate ore particle sizeParticle T echnology transport and storage of processed materialS eparation and Classification Processes -concentrate valuable minerals using theprocesses of separation, based on ore properties
such as density, chemical composition,electrostatic, magnetic or fluorescence properties.(froth flotation, thickening, filtering, thickening,etc).
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Definition of Mineral Processing Processes - 2
H ydrometallurgy - involves the use of aqueoussolutions to extract metals or compounds from
their ores. Some of the hydrometallurgicalprocesses include leaching, precipitation of insoluble compounds, pressure reduction.Biohydrometallurgy is a sub topic of
hydrometallurgy .
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Definition of Mineral Processing Processes - 3
Pyrometallurgy- involves the treatment of oresat high temperature to convert ore minerals toraw metals, or intermediate compounds for further refining. Roasting, smelting andconverting are the most commonpyrometallurgical processes
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Definition of Mineral Processing Processes - 4
Purification processes remove impurities andconcentrate the liquor (valuable stream). Solvent extraction, adsorption, ion exchange,
precipitation, cementation, etc.
R ecovery processes extract the metal from the
solution/liquor (valuable stream) Electrowinning, precipitation, crystallisation,hydrogen reduction, etc.
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Environmental Management
Pollution the addition to the environment of any substance or
energy form (e.g., heat) at a rate faster than theenvironment can accommodate it by dispersion,
breakdown, recycling, or storage in some harmlessform.Cleaner Production is the continuous application of an integrated
preventive environmental strategy to processes,
products and services to increase eco-efficiency andto reduce risks to humans and the environment.
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Sustainable Development
... means adopting business strategies andactivities that meet the needs of the enterpriseand all of its stakeholders today whileprotecting, sustaining and enhancing the humanand natural resources that will be needed in thefuture.
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Metallurgical Flowsheets
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Refinery
Hydromet t
Smelter Acid Plant
U & Cu SX
Gold Room
Main road access
Electricity supply - Port Augusta(270km)
Concentrato r
A Metallurgical Process Plant