Testing of ore comminution behavior in the geometallurgical context—A review

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Abstract

Comminution tests are an important element in the proper design of ore beneficiation plants. In the past, test work has been conducted for particular representative reference samples. Within geometallurgy the entire ore body is explored in order to further identify the variation within the resource and to establish spatial geometallurgical domains that show the differential response to mineral processing. Setting up a geometallurgical program for an ore deposit requires extensive test work. Methods for testing the comminution behavior must therefore be more efficient in terms of time and cost but also with respect to sample requirements. The integration of the test method into the geometallurgical modeling framework is also important. This paper provides an overview of standard comminution test methods used for the investigation of ore comminution behavior and evaluates their applicability and potential in the geometallurgical context.

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Mwanga, A., Rosenkranz, J., & Lamberg, P. (2015, May 19). Testing of ore comminution behavior in the geometallurgical context—A review. Minerals. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/min5020276

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