Recent advances in oxidation pretreatment and flotation separation of metal sulfide ores
June 2025
Mineral flotation plays a pivotal role in mineral processing. The oxidation of sulfide ores can alter the surface properties of minerals, thereby optimizing their separation efficiency. This paper provides...
Enhancement of arsenopyrite oxidation by pyrite through changing composition and structure of passivation layer
June 2025
Avoiding the formation of a passivation layer comprising intermediate products and secondary minerals is a principal challenge in preoxidizing arsenical gold ores. Due to the similar crystal, pyrite...
Effect of prefabricated fractured rock dip angles on mechanical properties and failure modes under dynamic and static loads
June 2025
With the gradual depletion of shallow geological resources, their development has increased. However, it is difficult to control the stability and bearing capacity of deep-stratum fissure rock bodies...
Microwave-assisted organic-acid leaching of major and critical elements from olivine: Characteristics, kinetics, and method comparison
June 2025
Olivine has become a promising source of Ni and Co for catering to the increased global demand for critical minerals in recent years. The performance of microwave-assisted leaching of major elements,...
Leaching of Li-bearing sedimentary claystones using organic acids
June 2025
Sedimentary claystones are a significant Li source. Currently, conventional sulfuric acid leaching is preferred for the extraction of Li from claystone; however, there are certain environmental concerns...
Mechanism and properties of novel ionic liquid for zinc leaching: Experimental and molecular dynamics simulations
June 2025
The innovative application of choline chloride and para-toluenesulfonic acid (ChCl–pTSA) as a novel leaching agent for zinc (Zn)-containing dust sludge was investigated. The selective Zn leaching mechanism...
Structural design and mechanistic evaluation of a novel collector for bastnaesite flotation: Insights from 3D-QSAR analysis
June 2025
Rare earth elements are strategically important resources, and the efficient flotation separation of bastnaesite and calcium-containing minerals is a significant technical challenge that must be addressed...
Innovative approach to green mining: Integration of drone technology, GIS, and ERT for basalt extraction and CO2 storage in Bagrote Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
June 2025
This study investigated the dual potential of basalt deposits for dimensional stone quarrying and CO2 sequestration. The integrated approach combined unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveys for surface...
A review on the electrochemical analysis of sulfide minerals—Pyrite, chalcopyrite, and galena
March 2025
This review provides an overview of the electrochemical analysis of sulfide minerals—pyrite, chalcopyrite, and galena—from 2020 to 2024 and focuses on applications in flotation, leaching, and weathering....
