Mining Reagents

Product Information Sheet

Orica is a market leader in the supply of chemicals to the mining industry. Our strong
manufacturing and technical capabilities combined with our significant global supply chain
networks allows Orica to provide a reliable and proven range of mining reagents to support our
customers’ mining operations across the globe. Our extensive list of mining reagents ranges from
bulk liquid and solid commodities through to more specialised, tailored packaged products.

Proven Performance Safety, Health & Environment

Orica is a leading supplier of commercial explosives
and reagents to the mining industry, with a worldwide
operational network that spans Australia, Asia‑Pacific,
Europe, Canada, USA, Latin America, and Africa.
For more than a century, Orica has been at the
forefront of product development and technical
innovation. This technical expertise and experience
is applied to advise on and develop solutions for
the unique challenges faced by individual mines.
Orica operates to the highest standard of safety,
health and environment, guided by our vision of
“No Injuries to Anyone Ever.” This vision underpins
Orica’s commitment to ensure that both our
employees and customers operate in a safe and
healthy work environment. Orica customers have
peace of mind knowing that all our products are
supported by Orica Emergency Response Service:
• Prompt and appropriate advice for any
emergency situation
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• For all Orica products in transport, storage, or in
use by our customers
• Provides technical and medical advice
• Co-ordinates personnel involved in responding to
an emergency
For assistance and advice in emergencies involving
Orica products, call:
1800 033 111 within Australia (free call)
0800 734 607 within New Zealand (free call)
+613 9663 2130 overseas

Figure 1 Orica supplies a broad range of chemicals for use throughout
the mining process, including Xanthates for flotation
Technical Support
Orica strongly believes in continuous reagent development
in partnership with customers. Continual monitoring and
evaluation of customer requirements ensure Orica is able
to adapt quickly to changing conditions and demand.
Orica has a team of experienced metallurgists and
technical staff to help with the selection, design,
laboratory testing and trialling of products.
Product Range
Our core product range is summarised in Table 1 overleaf.
Orica’s global operations can provide a more expansive
range of chemical products not mentioned in this
brochure on request.
Please do not hesitate to contact your local Orica
representative for help with your next mining reagent
enquiry.
Further Information
For further information please visit our website
www.orica-miningchemicals.com or contact the
National Customer Service Centre.
Phone 1300 550 063 (Australia only)
+61 3 9246 4099 (Other countries)
Fax 1300 555 070
Product Summary
Process Product Functionality
Size Reduction
Blasting Acetic Acid Additive in industrial explosives
Sodium Nitrate Initiator in industrial explosives
Sodium Nitrite Initiator in industrial explosives
Sodium Perchlorate Initiator in industrial explosives
Thiourea Initiator in industrial explosives
Grinding ACTION Mill Degreaser Fast and effective dynamic mill gear cleaning under full load conditions
Cast Chrome Grinding Balls High hardness and exceptional abrasion resistance
Forged Steel Grinding Balls Full size media range for cost effective grinding
Separation
Leaching Activated Carbon Gold extraction via adsorption of gold cyanide solution
Anhydrous Ammonia Lixiviant for nickel. Precipitant in uranium extraction
Caustic Soda (Liquor & Pearl) Elution stripping of gold adsorbed onto activated carbon
Ferrous Sulphate Cyanide detoxification in gold mining process
Hydrochloric Acid Pre-elution treatment of activated carbon in gold mining
Lead Nitrate Accelerator in gold cyanidation
Sodium Bisulphite (SBS) Cyanide detoxification in gold mining
Sodium Chlorate Oxidant in uranium extraction
Sodium Cyanide Gold extraction using cyanidation heap leach, CIP or CIL processes
Sodium Metabisulphite (SMBS) Cyanide detoxification in gold mining
Sulphuric Acid Lixiviant for uranium and nickel. Cyanide destruction in gold mining
Zinc Powder Gold extraction via Merrill-Crowe precipitation of gold cyanide solution
Flotation Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate Activator for sphalerite (ZnS), pyrite (FeS2) in base metal ores
Lead Nitrate Activator for stibnite (Sb2S3) in antimony ores
DSP collectors Range of specialty collectors
Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) Strong, unselective collector
Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX) Weak, highly selective collector
Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX) Good general purpose collector
Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX) Selective collector with higher recovery than SEX
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Depressant for talc and gangue minerals in base metal ores
Citric Acid Organic Acid gangue depressant for ores containing oxide minerals
Dextrin Depressant for carbon and galena (PbS) minerals in base metal ores
Guar Gum Depressant for gangue minerals, particularly silicate in base metal ores
Sodium Cyanide Depressant for pyrite (FeS2), sphalerite (ZnS) in base metal ores
Sodium Metabisulphite (SMBS) Depressant for pyrite (FeS2) and galena (PbS) for copper-lead-zinc ores
Sodium Sulphite Depressant for pyrite (FeS2) in copper-zinc ores
Zinc Sulphate Depressant for base metal ores
Soda Ash Dispersant and pH control
DSF Frothers Range of specialty frothers
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Wide application general purpose frother
Sodium Hydrosulphide Sulfidising agent for oxide minerals
Sodium Sulphide Sulfidising agent and depressant for base metal ores
Dewatering Aluminium Sulphate Inorganic flocculant for water treatment
Ferric Chloride Inorganic flocculant for water treatment
Ferric Sulphate Inorganic flocculant for water treatment
Polyacrylamide Flocculants Range of nonionic, anionic and cationic polymers for thickening applications
Polyaluminium Chloride Inorganic flocculant for high turbidity water treatment
Refining
Smelting Anhydrous Borax Flux in gold refining
Lead Oxide (Litharge) Flux in gold refining
Silica Flour Flux in gold refining
Table 1 Orica’s core range of mining products

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