TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring Low-Grade Iron Ore Beneficiation Techniques
T2 - A Comprehensive Review
AU - Bulayani, Mompati Mpho
AU - Raghupatruni, Prasad
AU - Mamvura, Tirivaviri
AU - Danha, Gwiranai
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 by the authors.
PY - 2024/8/2
Y1 - 2024/8/2
N2 - The beneficiation of low-grade iron ores is a key research and development topic in the mineral processing industry. The gradual exhaustion of high-grade iron ore reserves, and rising consumer iron and steel demand globally necessitate efficient low-quality iron ore beneficiation to meet steelmaking quality requirements. This comprehensive review explores various beneficiation techniques for low-quality iron ore, focusing on conventional methods including comminution, froth flotation and gravity separation. This article discusses the principles, processes, and equipment used in these techniques and highlights recent advancements and research efforts in the field. This review also emphasizes the importance of effective beneficiation processes in enhancing economic viability, sustainable resource management, and environmental conservation. Furthermore, it presents a case study of iron ore deposits in Botswana, highlighting the potential economic growth and sustainable development that can be achieved by maximizing resource utilization through reductive roasting, followed by magnetic separation of iron ore using semi-bituminous coal as a reductant. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into low-grade iron ore beneficiation techniques and their significance in meeting the growing demand for high-quality iron and steel products.
AB - The beneficiation of low-grade iron ores is a key research and development topic in the mineral processing industry. The gradual exhaustion of high-grade iron ore reserves, and rising consumer iron and steel demand globally necessitate efficient low-quality iron ore beneficiation to meet steelmaking quality requirements. This comprehensive review explores various beneficiation techniques for low-quality iron ore, focusing on conventional methods including comminution, froth flotation and gravity separation. This article discusses the principles, processes, and equipment used in these techniques and highlights recent advancements and research efforts in the field. This review also emphasizes the importance of effective beneficiation processes in enhancing economic viability, sustainable resource management, and environmental conservation. Furthermore, it presents a case study of iron ore deposits in Botswana, highlighting the potential economic growth and sustainable development that can be achieved by maximizing resource utilization through reductive roasting, followed by magnetic separation of iron ore using semi-bituminous coal as a reductant. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into low-grade iron ore beneficiation techniques and their significance in meeting the growing demand for high-quality iron and steel products.
KW - beneficiation techniques
KW - flotation
KW - gravity concentration
KW - iron ore
KW - low-grade
KW - magnetic separation
KW - reduction roasting
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U2 - 10.3390/min14080796
DO - 10.3390/min14080796
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85202657591
SN - 2075-163X
VL - 14
JO - Minerals
JF - Minerals
IS - 8
M1 - 796
ER -
