Solvent Extraction, Mineral Processing and Alumina Processing

Rejection of Pyrite: Challenges and Sustainable Chemical Solutions

Conclusion
The results presented above demonstrate that there are
new alternatives available on the market that are even more
selective than the classic collectors commonly used for
pyrite and other sulphide mineral gangue and can address
the increasing levels of these contaminants that are present
in today’s mineral deposits.
In addition, it was also shown that it is more efficient to
use highly selective collectors in the roughing stage, rather
than to use collectors with low or medium selectivity in
conjunction with depressants. In the latter case, high doses
are typically required, particularly when using organic
depressants, which were found to be inefficient and have
the potential to negatively affect the recovery of both the
main sulphide product and secondary products, such as
molybdenum and gold.

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