Influence of Clay on Mineral Processing Techniques

Basnayaka, Lahiru Rasanga

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Authors

Basnayaka, Lahiru Rasanga

Date

2018

Supervisor

Boris Albijanic

Type

Thesis

Award

PhD

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Faculty

Science and Engineering

School

WA School of MInes: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/74929

Collection

Curtin Theses

Abstract

This PhD thesis investigated the influence of kaolin and bentonite clays in the ore on flotation, filtration and centrifugal concentration. The results showed that the presence of particularly bentonite in the ore had a detrimental effect on flotation and filtration. The information generated from this work will advance our knowledge as well as provide important information for plant metallurgists. The project, therefore, is essential for the mineral industry that process clay-containing ores.