Minerals Engineering, Vol. 4. No. I, pp. 99-102, 1991 0892-6875/91 $3.00 + 00 Printed in Great Britain Pergamon Press plc
RECENT MINERAL PROCESSING PUBLICATIONS
Key: i. Comminution & liberation; 2. Sizing & classification; 3. Gravity concentration; 4. Magnetic & electrostatic separation; 5. Flotation theory & reagents; 6. Sulphide flotation; 7. Non-sulphide mineral flotation; 8. Coal flotation; 9. Flotat ion practice & machines; 10. Flota t ion control; 11. Other separation methods; 12. Dewatering, materials handl ing & products disposal; 13. Analytical techniques; 14. Computer control; 15. Computer simulation; 16. Other computer methods; 17. Base metal ores; 18. Iron ores; 19. Precious metal ores; 20. Other metallic ores; 21. Non-metal l ics & industrial minerals; 22. Coal preparat ion; 23. Miscellaneous
I. COMMINUTION AND LIBERATION
Anon, Modern tube mill design for the mineral indus t ry- Par t 1. Mininlt Malt. 163 July 1990, pps. 20-27
Baker, M.D., Malicsi, A.S., and Iwasaki, I., Effect of coal on the corrosive wear of g r i n d i n g med ia . M i n e r a l s & M e t a l l u r g i c a l Processinlt 7 May 1990, pps. 110-113
Casali, A., Primary crusher optimal feed commanding the blast patterns in a quarry. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 517-523
Farkas, G., Katona, M., and Fodor, J., Modification of calcite & quartz grindabili ty by su r fac tan t s . Indus t r i a l Minera ls Augus t 1990, pps. 47-55
Kelly, E.G., and Spottiswood, D .J., The breakage function; what is it really? Minerals Enltnlt. $ (5) 1990, pps. 405-414
Lukasiewicz, S.A., Swisterski, W., and Romaniszyn, G., Supercritical revolutions of t u m b l i n g mil ls . M i n e r a l s & M e t a l l u r g i c a l Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 100-106
Marchant, B., et al, Ultra fine milling- biooxidation processing of refractory gold concentrates. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 474-484
McIvor, R., Lavallee, M., Wood, K., and Blythe, P., Functional performance characteristics of ball milling. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 100-125
Parks, J.L., and Kjos, D.M., Longer liner life. Enltnlt. & Min. J. 191 May 1990, pps. 44- 49
2. SIZING AND CLASSIFICATION
Jirun, X., Qian, L., and Jicun, Q., Studying the flow field in a hydrocyclone with no forced vortex. Part i: average velocity. Fil t ra t ion & Separation, 2'I July/Aug. 1990, pps. 276-278
Plitt, L.R., Conil, P., and Broussaud, A., An improved method of calculating the water- split in hydrocyclones. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 533-535
Subasinghe, G.K.N.S., Schaap, W., and Kelly, E.G., Modelling screening as a conjugate rate process. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 289-300
Sureshj N., Vanangamudi , M., and Rao, T.C., Wa te r d i s t r i bu t ion in w a t e r - o n l y cyclones. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 537-541
3. GRAVITY CONCENTRATION
Armstrong, K.A., Cron, A.B., and Melis, L., Troubleshooting and operation of the Johnny Mountain gold mine. proc: 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 429-460
Clarkson, R., Gold losses at Klondike Placer Mines. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 414-428
Kazakoff, J., Low cost gold recovery configuration Jolu gold mine. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 379-396
Laplante, A., Liu, L., and Cauchon, A., Gold gravity recovery at the Lea Mines Camchib, Chibougamau , Quebec. Proc. 22nd Annua l Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 397-413
Suresh, N., Vanangamudi, M., and Rao, T.C., Water distribution in water-only cyclones. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 537-541
Wyslouzil , H., Eva lua t ion of the Kelsey centrifugal jig at Rio Kemptville Tin. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 461-472
4. MAGNETIC AND ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION
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Maurya, C.B., and Dixit, S.G., Effect of pH on the h i g h - g r a d i e n t m a g n e t i c s e p a r a t i o n of kaolin clays. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 199-207
Shen, G., and F i n c h , J .A. , T h e o r e t i c a l analysis of multipole magnetic hydrocyclones. Can. Met. Quarterly 29 July-Sept . 1990, pps. 171-176
100 Recent Mineral Engineering Publications
5. FROTH FLOTATION - THEORY AND ~GENTS
Buckley, A.N., and Woods, R., X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic and electrochemical studies of the interaction of xanthate with galena in relation to the mechanism proposed by Page and Hazell. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3]4) May 1990, pps. 301-311
Cases, J.M., Kongolo, M., de Donato, P., Michot, L., and Erre, R., Interaction of f i n e l y g r o u n d g a l e n a a n d p o t a s s i u m amylxanthate in flotation, 1. Influence of alkaline grinding. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 313-337
Hanna , J . , and Anazia , I., F a t t y acid separation of siliceous carbonate phosphates. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 84-89
K r i v e l e v a , E . D . , a n d K o n e v , V . A . , Quantitative evaluation of forms of potassium butyl xanthate adsorption on galena from IR spectra. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (314) May 1990, pps. 189-197
Labonte, G., and Finch, J.A., Behavior of r e d o x e l e c t r o d e s d u r i n g f l o t a t i o n and r e l a t i o n s h i p to m i n e r a l f l o a t a b i l i t i e s . Minerals & Metallurgica! Processil)g 7 May 1990, pps. 106-109
Labont~, G., Leroux, M., Rao, S.R., Finch, J.A., Lacombe, P., Ounpuu, M., Kim, J., and MacMinn, N., Selectivity in the collectorless flotation of two complex sulphide ores. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 126-159
Mingione, P.A., Use of Aerophine 3418A p romote r for su lphide minera ls f lo ta t ion . Proc.. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian .Mineral Processor.s, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 485-508
O'Connor, C.T., Bradshaw, D.J., and Upton, A.E., The use of dithiophosphates and dithiocarbamates for the flotation of arsenopyrite. Minerals. En~n~. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 447-459
Plaumann, D.F.M., et al, The development of a novel zinc collector using both lab and scale trials. Proc. 22nd Annu M Meeting of the Canadia.n Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 509-541
Qun, W., and Heiskanen, K., Batch flotation tests by fatty acid on a phosphate-iron oxide- s i l icate regol i th ore sample from Sokli, Finland. Minerals En~:ng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 473- 481
Roos, J.R., Celis, J.P., and Sudarsono, A.S., Electrochemical control of metallic copper and chalcopyrite-xanthat e flotation. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (314) May 1990, pps. 231-245
6. FROTH FLOTATION- SULPHTI~E MINERALS
Ameluxen, R., Moly upgrading profiles with flotation columns. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of t.he Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 258-275
Buckley, A.N., and Woods, R., X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic and electrochemical studies of the interaction of xanthate with galena in relation to the mechanism proposed by Page and Hazell. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 301-311
Cases, J.M., Kongolo, M., de Donato, P., Michot, L., and Erre, R., Interaction of f i n e l y g r o u n d g a l e n a a n d p o t a s s i u m amylxanthate in flotation, 1. Influence of alkaline grinding. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 313-337
Labont~, G., Leroux, M., Rao, S.R., Finch, J.A., Lacombe, P., Ounpuu, M., Kim, J., and MacMinn, N., Selectivity in the collectorless flotation of two complex sulphide ores. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 126-159
Mingione, P.A., Use of Aerophine 3418A p romote r for su lphide minera ls f lo ta t ion . Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 485-508
O'Connor, C.T., Bradshaw, D.J., and Upton, A.E., The use of dithiophosphates and dithiocarbamates for the flotation of arsenopyrite. Minerals Engng. $ (5) 1990, pps. 447-459
Plaumann, D.F .M, et al, The development of a novel zinc collector using both lab and scale trials. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 509-541
Roos, J.R., Cells, J.P., and Sudarsono, A.S., Electrochemical control of metall ic copper and chalcopyrit e-xanthate flotation. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (314) May 1990, pps. 231-245
7. FROTH FLOTATION - NON-SULPHIDE MINERALS
Andrews, P .R.A, Anionic activation in the flotation of chromite from a low-grade ore. CIM Bulletin 83 June 1990, pps. 67-69
Furey, J.T., Rougher column flotation of gold tellurides. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 242-257
Hanna, J . , and Anazia , I., F a t t y acid separation of siliceous carbonate phosphates. Minerals & Metal!urgieal Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 84-89
Qun, W., and Heiskanen, K., Batch flotation tests by fatty acid on a phosphate-iron oxide- s i l icate regol i th ore sample f rom Sokli, Finland. Minerals En~ng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 473- 481
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9. FROTH FLOTATION - PRACTICE & MACHINES
Ameluxen, R., Moly upgrading profiles with flotation columns. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 258-275
Chudacek, M.W., A new quantitative test-tube flotability test. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 461-472
Dobby, G.S., Kosick, G.A., and Matwijenko, O., Pilot plant testing for column flotation circuit design. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 198-217
Furey, J.T., Rougher column flotation of gold tellurides. Proc. 22nd Annua.1 Meeting of th.e Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 242-257
Jordan, C.E., and Spears, D.R., Evaluation of a turbulent flow model for fine-bubble and f i n e - p a r t i c l e f l o t a t i o n . M i n e r a l s & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 65- 73
Kaya, M., et al, Plant applications of froth washing in mechanical flotation cells. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 160-197
Kosick, G.A., and Dobby, G.S., Advanced control for column flotation. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 542-561
Nieuwoudt, D.J., van Deventer, J.S.J., Reuter, M.A., and Ross, V.E., The influence of design variables on the flotation of pyrite in an air-sparged hydrocyclone. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 483-499
Ross, V.E., Interpretation of froth data to study the detachment of floating particles in flotation froths. Minerals Engng. 3 (5) 1990, pps. 525-531
Wilson, S.W., Kolcz, H., Stratton-Crawley, R., and Dobby, G.S., Flotation column scale up at Inco's Matte separation plant. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 218-241
10. FROTH FLOTATION- CONTROL
Gomez, C.O., Uribe-Salas, A., Finch, J.A., and Huls, B.J., A calibration probe for level detection systems in flotation columns. CIM Bulletin 83 March 1990, pps. 118-121
Kosick, G.A., and Dobby, G .S., Advanced control for column flotation. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 542-561
11. O T H E R S E P A R A T I O N M E T H O D S
Charan, T.G., and Rao, G.V., Recovery of low grade scheelite by spherical agglomeration. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 79-93
Hucko, R.E., Killmeyer, R.P., and Jacobsen, P . S . , S e l e c t i v e a g g l o m e r a t i o n : an inter laboratory test program. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 74- 78
Sivamohan, R., and Cases, J.M., Dependence of shear-flocculation on surface coverage and zeta potential. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 161-172
Tong, D., and Jiayong, C., Application of p h a s e t r a n s f e r c a t a l y s i s to t r e a t i n g refractory oxidized copper ores. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4) May 1990, pps. 221-230
12. DEWATERING, MATERIALS HANDLING AND PRODUCTS DISPOSAL
Acar, S., and Somasundaran, P., Study of the role of surface chemical composition of sulfide minerals in flocculation by ESCA. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 94-99
Dellow, M.G., and Hendriks, D.W., Noranda Minerals Inc. GECO Division, mill pressure f i l te r p ro jec t se lect ion, i n s t a l l a t i on and start-up. Proc~ 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 343-369
J a c k s o n , J . F . , P r e s s u r e f i l t r a t i o n at Falconbridge Limited Strathcona. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 343-369
Stanley, D.A., Scheiner, B.J., and Brown, P . M . , P o l y m e r c o n f i g u r a t i o n and i t s importance during the flocculation sequence. .Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 114-117
Williams, K.P., Fletcher, R.M., and Strydom, P.J., Pilot scale belt press filtration of coa l r e f u s e - t he e f f e c t of p o l y m e r i c flocculants. Mine & Quarry 19 June 1990, pps. 26-29
14. COMPUTERS - CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION
Flintoff, B.C., Neale, A.J., and Hochstein, .F., The justification of control syaterr~ in mineral and coal processing aplications. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral, Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 71-99
17. B A S E METAL ORES - C O P P E R , LEAD~ ZINC AND TIN
Gron, P.J., Mineralization and metallurgy of the Samatomsum project. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. MetaU., 1990, pps. 28-53
102 Recent Mineral Engineering Publications
Labarre, G., Hoover, K., and Rantanen, S., Namew Lake mill project. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 15-27
18. IRON ORES
Anon, Kiruna Mine today. Mining Mag, 162 June 1990, pps. 422-426
Shaw, A., CVRD's Carajas Project. Mining Mag., 163 August 1990, pps. 90-97
19. PRECIOUS METAL ORES
Armstrong, K.A., Cron, A.B., and Melis, L., Troubleshooting and operation of the Johnny Mountain gold mine. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 429-460
Bryant, V.N., The Colomac project. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian. Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 54-70
Clarkson, R., Gold losses at Klondike Placer Mines. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Minl Metall., 1990, pps. 414-428
Gron, P.J., Mineralization and metallurgy of the Samatomsum project. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 28-53
K a z a k o f f , J . , Low cos t go ld r e c o v e r y configuration Jolu gold mine. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 379-396
Laplante, A., Liu, L., and Cauchon, A., Gold gravity recovery at the Les Mines Camchib, Chibougamau, Quebec. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 397-413
Marchant, B., et al, Ultra fine milling- biooxidat ion processing of refractory gold concentrates. Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990, pps. 474-484
Suttill, K.R., Sao Bento plans biox. Engng. & Min. J. 191 June 1990, pps. 30-34
Suttill, K.R., Morro de Ouro- Brazil's hill of gold. Engn~. & Min. J. 191 June 1990, pps. 25- 28
20. OTHER METALLIC ORES
Charan, T.G., and Rao, G.V., Recovery of low grade scheelite by spherical agglomeration. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 79-93
21. NON-METALLICS & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
Farkas, G., Katona, M., and Fodor, J., Modification of calcite & quartz grindability by surfactants. Industr ial Minerals August 1990, pps. 47-55
Maurya, C.B., and Dixit, S.G., Effect of pH on the h i g h - g r a d i e n t magne t i c s epa ra t i on of kaolin clays. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (314) May 1990, pps. 199-207
22. COAL PREPARATION
Baker, M.D., Malicsi, A.S., and Iwasaki, I., Effect of coal on the corrosive wear of gr ind ing media . Minera ls & Meta l lu rg i ca l Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 110-113
Hucko, R.E., Killmeyer, R.P., and Jacobsen, P . S . , S e l e c t i v e a g g l o m e r a t i o n : a n i n t e r l a b o r a t o r y tes t p rogram. Minera ls & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 74- 78
23. MISCELLANEOUS
Acar, S., and Somasundaran, P., Study of the role of surface chemical composition of sulfide minerals in flocculation by ESCA. Minerals & Metallurgical Processing 7 May 1990, pps. 94-99
Sivamohan, R., The problem of recovering very fine part icles in mineral processing a review. Int. J. Mineral Proc. 28 (3/4} May 1990, pps. 247-288
The following Journals are perused in this survey:
AusIMM Bulletin and Proceedings; Camborne School of Mines Journal; Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly; Canadian Mining Journal; Chemical Engineering; CIM Bulletin; Coal Preparation; Colliery Guardian; Engineering and Mining Journal; Filtration and Separation; Industrial Minerals; International Journal of Mineral Processing; Journal of Metals (JOM); Journal of the South African Institution of Mining and Metallurgy; Mine & Quarry; Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review; Minerals and Metallurgical Processing; Minerals Engineering; Minerals Industry International (IMM Bulletin); Mining Engineering; Mining Journal; Mining Magazine; Pit & Quarry; South African Mining, Coal, Gold and Base Metals; The Chemical Engineer; Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Section C
The following books, proceedings etc. have been surveyed in this issue: Proc. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 1990