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Mineral beneficiation is a process by which valuable constituents of an ore are concentrated by means of a physical separation process. As one of the initial steps of extractive metallurgy, the main purpose is to prepare the ore prior to downstream purification processes. The most common mineral beneficiation processes include: sample preparation, comminution, size classification, and concentration.

Mineral processing is a major division in the science of Extractive Metallurgy. Extractive metallurgy has been defined as the science and art of extracting metals from their ores, refining them and preparing them for use. Within extractive metallurgy, the major divisions in the order they may most commonly occur are, Mineral Processing (or Beneficiation), Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy, and Electrometallurgy. The last steps in the winning of metals are in Physical Metallurgy where the composition and treatment of metals are varied to provide desired physical and mechanical properties.

If you’re looking to identify recovery options for the metals and minerals in a mining project, Met-Solve’s preliminary testing procedures can help. Our range of testing services, like our metallurgical scoping program, can provide valuable information to address each client’s unique needs. After gaining a thorough understanding of your objectives, we can present the ideal testing methodologies for your project which may include mineral classification, hydrometallurgy, gravity concentration or a combination of other mineral beneficiation tests.