Flotation of Cu and Pb sulfide concentrates containing carbonates

摘要

A process for the beneficiation of lead or copper-lead sulphide ore or concentrate containing calcium and magnesium carbonates wherein the ore or concentrate is conditioned with a limited amount of sulphuric acid to form an acidic slurry and subjecting the acidic slurry to froth flotation whereby an upgraded concentrate and a tailing comprising calcium and magnesium sulphate are obtained.