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Processing nickel bearing sulphides

US8753593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2009
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D1/012
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of separating nickel bearing sulphides from mined ores or concentrates of mined ores that contain talc is disclosed. The method comprises treating a slurry of mined ores or concentrates of mined ores in at least one flotation stage and in at least one cleaner circuit. The method further comprises sequenced re-grinding, as described herein, of particles in the slurry.

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