Iron Ore Beneficiation & Processing Fundamentals

The users of iron ore have a number of specific characteristics they are looking for. This means that while iron ore is a bulk commodity the market for some ores is very limited.

The course is designed to explain what the users of iron ore are looking for in both physical and chemical properties and how processing the ore can create the necessary properties.

Participants will look at the typical types of iron ore deposits and how each may be processed to achieve a sellable product.

It will also outline the process routes to treat both hematite and magnetite and demonstrate the benefits of each type of material. There will be a particular emphasis on magnetite which almost always needs processing to reach a satisfactory grade.

Test work programs that need to be developed for each type of ore and how they impact on the design will also be covered.

The course will highlight the major capital and operating cost factors for each processing route and indicate the type of features that will be needed for a successful project.