Mineralogical investigations a key for Mintek

摘要

At every stage during the life cycle of a mineral deposit, from exploration to resource evaluation, mine planning, plant design and operation, product quality control, and through to closure and site rehabilitation, the information from process mineralogical investigations should form an integral part of the knowledge base related to the resource. In addition to mineral identification, process mineralogical investigations include the quantification of significant minerals, determination of mineral compositions, and the description and quantification of factors such as size, shape, texture, associations, and liberation characteristics of the minerals in ore samples, mineral separates, and plant streams.