Machine learning applications in minerals processing: A review

JT McCoy, L Auret - Minerals Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques have an ever-increasing
presence and impact on a wide-variety of research and commercial fields. Disappointed by …

Recent advances in flotation froth image analysis

C Aldrich, E Avelar, X Liu - Minerals Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine vision is widely used in the monitoring of froth flotation plants as a means
to assist control operators on the plant. While these systems have a mature ability to analyse …

The use of mining tailings as analog of rare earth elements resources: Part 1–characterization and preliminary separation

GB Abaka-Wood, J Addai-Mensah… - Mineral Processing and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The rapid depletion of high-grade rare earth elements (REE) resources implies that future
supplies may be augmented with low-grade ores, mining tailings and other unconventional …

Double‐sensor conductivity probe applied in a flotation system

P Silva Aires, A Afacan, Q Liu… - The Canadian Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study proposed a new approach for measuring bubble size distribution, bubble mean
diameter, Sauter mean bubble diameter, and gas holdup using a double‐sensor …

An integrated multi-mode model of froth flotation cell based on fusion of flotation kinetics and froth image features

B Sun, W Yang, M He, X Wang - Minerals Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Froth flotation is the most commonly used technology in minerals separation and
beneficiation. A comprehensive and precise flotation model is the foundation for optimizing …

[HTML][HTML] Continuous adaptation of a digital twin model for a pilot flotation plant

M Ohenoja, A Koistinen, M Hultgren, A Remes… - Minerals …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Model-based methods have a key role in achieving the technical, economical, and
environmental performance improvements of the mineral processing systems. However …

Entrainment of gangue minerals in froth flotation: mechanisms, models, controlling factors, and abatement techniques—a review

C Wang, C Sun, Q Liu - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2021 - Springer
Entrainment is a process by which fine and ultrafine particles are transferred to the flotation
froth from the top of the flotation pulp, and eventually discharge to the concentrate product …

A review on froth washing in flotation

TM Jera, C Bhondayi - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the attempt to process lower-grade ores, mineral flotation has taken centre stage as the
preferred recovery route. However, in many instances, the froth product does not have a …

Intelligent setting method of reagent dosage based on time series froth image in zinc flotation process

Z Tang, L Tang, G Zhang, Y Xie, J Liu - Processes, 2020 - mdpi.com
It is well known that the change of the reagent dosage during the flotation process will cause
the froth image to change continuously with time. Therefore, an intelligent setting method …

[PDF][PDF] A Review on Froth Washing in Flotation. Minerals 2022, 12, 1462

TM Jera, C Bhondayi - 2022 - academia.edu
In the attempt to process lower-grade ores, mineral flotation has taken centre stage as the
preferred recovery route. However, in many instances, the froth product does not have a …