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Libros en Procesamiento de Minerales

  • Restructuring Critical Mineral Supply Chains

    Resilient Renewables for a Sustainable Future
    • 1 Edición
    • Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Resilient Renewables: Restructuring Critical Mineral Supply Chains for a Fair and Sustainable Energy Future explores innovative strategies for transforming critical mineral supply chains to support a sustainable and equitable energy future. The book emphasizes the importance of advanced scenario modeling to assess and enhance supply chain resilience amid increasing global demand and geopolitical challenges. It discusses specific models—such as DSDE, REDDS, ISSCM, GCRE, RCO, and CARI—that are applied to key minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earths, and magnets. These frameworks help forecast future supply uncertainties, optimize resource management, and promote environmentally responsible practices, including recycling and circular economy approaches. The book also examines the geopolitical implications of critical mineral dependencies and proposes data-driven, climate-resilient solutions to ensure stable supplies. By integrating comprehensive modeling techniques with policy and technological insights, it offers a roadmap for building resilient, fair, and sustainable mineral supply chains to meet the energy demands of the future.

  • Rare Earths

    Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling
    • 2 Edición
    • Jacques Lucas + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Rare Earths: Science, Technology, Production, Use, and Recycling, Second Edition explores and examines the extraction and critical uses of the REE in the 21st Century as determined by their occurrence, chemistry, physics, and atomic structure. High-technology and environmental applications of the rare-earth elements (REE) have grown dramatically in diversity and importance over the past five decades. This book provides a scientific understanding of rare earth properties and uses, present and future. It also points the way to efficient recycle of the rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products. This new edition examines the geology, mineralogy, discovery, ore, concentration, mining, mineral processing, rare earth extraction and production of pure rare earth metals and compounds (e.g., rare earth oxides, chlorides), atomic structures, properties, applications including military, economics, and future. High-end environmental applications of the earth elements have grown dramatically in diversity over the past decade, for example the scientific understanding of the way to efficiently recycle rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products such as lasers. Scientists and students will appreciate the book’s approach to the availability, structure, and properties of rare earths, and how they have led to a myriad of critical uses, present and future. Experts will also get an integrated picture of production and use (present and future) of rare earths and the science behind this picture. The book will be directed to senior undergraduate science and engineering students and postgraduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science and engineering, and optical engineering. Also, employees in the rare earth and associated industries, or government and industrial libraries. This book will continue prove valuable as a resource to obtain a clear picture of production and use of rare earths in the 21st Century, and the science behind this picture.

  • Mineral Processing Design and Operations

    An Introduction
    • 3 Edición
    • Denis S. Yan + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction, Third Edition outlines methods commonly used in mineral beneficiation and concentration processes. The book balances fundamental theoretical operational principles and practical explanations of the design and operation of apparatus and equipment. The basics of process controls for efficient and economic modes of separation are also introduced. The book covers the theory and formula for unit capacities and power requirements to help designers develop the necessary equipment and flowsheets to economically attain maximum yield and grade. Application of the theory to practice is explained at each stage, helping operators understand associated implications in each unit process.This fully updated third edition features updates on key areas within the field such as the properties of slurries and tailings waste management, as well as the increasing importance of sensor-based ore sorting options to improve efficiency and sustainability. It aims to help students, practicing engineers and operators who are interested in processing minerals to economically liberate and concentrate them for down-stream extraction processes. It also remains a valuable text for professional engineers working in industry given its breadth of coverage.

  • Mine Tailings

    Fundamental and Engineering Aspects of Colloidal/Fine Mine Wastes
    • 1 Edición
    • Akira Otsuki + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Mine Tailings: Fundamental and Engineering Aspects of Colloidal/Fine Mine Wastes offers an in-depth examination of mine waste and related issues such as storage, safety, environmental impact, water management, and sustainability. The book begins with a review of regulations and global standards for tailings management that is followed by an analysis of common types of tailings storage facilities. The book delves into the behavior of tailings materials, including particle interactions, dispersion/aggregati... and the rheology of mineral suspensions. It covers soil mechanics and toxic substance treatment, as well as managing the closure and safety of mine waste management facilities.Additiona... it addresses the environmental, social, and governance factors essential for sustainable mining operations, making it a valuable resource for those concerned with mine waste management. This comprehensive text is crucial for researchers and engineers aiming to understand and mitigate the impacts of mine waste.

  • Extractive Metallurgy of Copper

    • 6 Edición
    • Mark E. Schlesinger + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Extractive Metallurgy of Copper, Sixth Edition, expands on previous editions, including sections on orogenesis and copper mineralogy and new processes for efficiently recovering copper from ever-declining Cu-grade mineral deposits. The book evaluates processes for maintaining concentrate Cu grades from lower grade ores. Sections cover the recovery of critical byproducts (e.g., cesium), worker health and safety, automation as a safety tool, and the geopolitical forces that have moved copper metal production to Asia (especially China) and new smelting and refining processes. Indigenous Asian smelting processes are evaluated, along with energy and water requirements, environmental performance, copper electrorefining processes, and sulfur dioxide capture processes (e.g., WSA). The book puts special emphasis on the benefits of recycling copper scrap in terms of energy and water requirements. Comparisons of ore-to-product and scrap-to-product carbon emissions are also made to illustrate the concepts included.

  • Processing of Complex Ores

    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Processing of Complex Ores, Halifax, August 20-24, 1989
    • 1 Edición
    • G. S. Dobby + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A broad spectrum of the subject from basic research to plant applications has been covered. Flotation and hydrometallurgy have attracted a good deal of interest in view of their growing importance in the processing of complex ores. Physical methods including magnetic and gravity separation techniques have received attention in the processing of tantalum, niobium and tungsten. In addition, a set of papers is devoted to expert systems and their applications in mineral processing plants.

  • Production and Processing of Fine Particles

    Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Production and Processing of Fine Particles, Montreal, August 28-31, 1988
    • 1 Edición
    • A. J. Plumpton
    • Inglés
    This volume contains the proceedings of an international symposium organised by the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The aims of the symposium were to discuss fundamental and practical aspects of the technology for the production of fine inorganic particles for the metals, industrial minerals and advanced ceramics sectors, to highlight particle characterization methods and developments, and to review major advances in the processing and extractive metallurgy of finely-sized minerals. 96 conference papers by authors from 19 countries addressed such topics as particle morphology and size analysis, physical and chemical methods for producing fine particles, processing of minerals using gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation, flotation and flocculation, phase separation involving fine particles, and the hydrometallurgy and pyroprocessing of fine particles. This book will be of interest to mineral processing scientists and engineers, ceramicists, extractive metallurgists and chemical engineers, who are faced with the increasing significance of inorganic fine particles either as valuable products or as materials to be treated in mineral processing systems.

  • Membrane-Based Separations in Metallurgy

    Principles and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Lan Ying Jiang + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Membrane-Based Separation in Metallurgy: Principles and Applications begins with basic coverage of the basic principles of the topic and then explains how membrane technology helps in the development of new environmentally friendly and sustainable metallurgical processes. The book features the principles of metallurgical process and how widely the membrane-based technology has been applied in metallurgical industry, including the basic principles of membrane-based separation in terms of material science, membrane structure engineering, transport mechanisms, and module design, detailed metallurgical process flowcharts with emphasis on membrane separations, current process designs, and describes problems and provides possible solutions. In addition, the book includes specific membrane applications, molecular design of materials, fine tuning of membrane’s multi-scale structure, module selection and process design, along with a final analysis of the environmental and economic benefits achieved by using these new processes.

  • Petroleum Production Engineering

    • 2 Edición
    • Boyun Guo + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Petroleum Production Engineering, Second Edition, updates both the new and veteran engineer on how to employ day-to-day production fundamentals to solve real-world challenges with modern technology. Enhanced to include equations and references with today’s more complex systems, such as working with horizontal wells, workovers, and an entire new section of chapters dedicated to flow assurance, this go-to reference remains the most all-inclusive source for answering all upstream and midstream production issues. Completely updated with five sections covering the entire production spectrum, including well productivity, equipment and facilities, well stimulation and workover, artificial lift methods, and flow assurance, this updated edition continues to deliver the most practical applied production techniques, answers, and methods for today’s production engineer and manager. In addition, updated Excel spreadsheets that cover the most critical production equations from the book are included for download.

  • Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits

    Geology, Exploration and Reserve Base
    • 1 Edición
    • Swapan Kumar Haldar
    • Inglés
    Platinum-Nickel-Chro... Deposits: Geology, Exploration, and Reserve Base is the first reference book to combine information on the discovery of numerous minerals within existing deposits. This book recognizes the close affinity and great natural coexistence of platinum, palladium, chromium, nickel, copper, gold, and silver hosted by unique stratigraphy (mafic-ultramafic intrusive of layered ingenious complex) in a diverse structural set up. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence of introductory physical and chemical properties, demand-supply scenario, price trend, substitution-recycli... and uses of these metals, stratigraphy and host rocks, geochemistry, global distribution of existing deposits in six mega continents, genetic system, reserves-resources overview, common characteristic features aiding as exploration guides for new targets, hazards, and sustainable development. This reference book is a must for students, research scholars, teachers, and professional explorers in economic geology, geography, and allied subjects.

  • WEEE Recycling

    Research, Development, and Policies
    • 1 Edición
    • Alexandre Chagnes + 4 más
    • Inglés
    WEEE Recycling: Research, Development, and Policies covers policies, research, development, and challenges in recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The book introduces WEEE management and then covers the environmental, economic, and societal applications of e-waste recycling, focusing on the technical challenges to designing efficient and sustainable recycling processes—including physical separation, pyrometallurgical, and hydrometallurgical processes. The development of processes for recovering strategic and critical metals from urban mining is a priority for many countries, especially those having few available ores mining.

  • Gold Ore Processing

    Project Development and Operations
    • 2 Edición
    • Volumen 15
    • Mike D. Adams
    • Inglés
    Gold Ore Processing: Project Development and Operations, Second Edition, brings together all the technical aspects relevant to modern gold ore processing, offering a practical perspective that is vital to the successful and responsible development, operation, and closure of any gold ore processing operation. This completely updated edition features coverage of established, newly implemented, and emerging technologies; updated case studies; and additional topics, including automated mineralogy and geometallurgy, cyanide code compliance, recovery of gold from e-waste, handling of gaseous emissions, mercury and arsenic, emerging non-cyanide leaching systems, hydro re-mining, water management, solid–liquid separation, and treatment of challenging ores such as double refractory carbonaceous sulfides. Outlining best practices in gold processing from a variety of perspectives, Gold Ore Processing: Project Development and Operations is a must-have reference for anyone working in the gold industry, including metallurgists, geologists, chemists, mining engineers, and many others.

  • The Metallogeny of Lode Gold Deposits

    A Syngenetic Perspective
    • 1 Edición
    • Ulrich Kretschmar + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The Metallogeny of Lode Gold Deposits: A Syngenetic Perspective is a synthesis of lode gold vein forming processes, addressing the commonality in similar worldwide deposits. The book’s empirical model incorporates widely known and accepted principles of ore deposition and shows how it applies in the volcanic-sedimentary greenstone belt environment. Several chapters detail outcrop maps and photos of field occurrences and textures. The interpretations flow directly from the authors’ field work, and are coupled with analyses of underlying physical processes. Utilizing detailed geological mapping, field work, and chemical analyses as the basis of a syngenetic formation mode, the text arms readers with the tools necessary to accurately analyze and interpret new data on the subject. This includes information on decoding the significance of asymmetry in vein formation, as well as the role of lamprophyres in gold camps, how Archean geology requires integration into a lode vein formation model, and how to develop an understanding of the worldwide applicability of gold cycles to lode vein formation and exploration and how it can be applied to deposits of all ages.

  • Wills' Mineral Processing Technology

    An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery
    • 8 Edición
    • Barry A. Wills + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Wills' Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery has been the definitive reference for the mineral processing industry for over thirty years. This industry standard reference provides practicing engineers and students of mineral processing, metallurgy, and mining with practical information on all the common techniques used in modern processing installations. Each chapter is dedicated to a major processing procedure—from underlying principles and technologies to the latest developments in strategies and equipment for processing increasingly complex refractory ores. The eighth edition of this classic reference enhances coverage of practical applications via the inclusion of new material focused on meeting the pressing demand for ever greater operational efficiency, while addressing the pivotal challenges of waste disposal and environmental remediation. Advances in automated mineralogy and analysis and high-pressure grinding rolls are given dedicated coverage. The new edition also contains more detailed discussions of comminution efficiency, classification, modeling, flocculation, reagents, liquid-solid separations, and beneficiation of phosphate, and industrial materials. Finally, the addition of new examples and solved problems further facilitates the book’s pedagogical role in the classroom.

  • Colloid Chemistry in Mineral Processing

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 12
    • J.S. Laskowski + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Within this volume is a thorough coverage of the fundamental principles embracing modern theories of colloid chemistry applied to mineral processing. It is written in respect for Dr. J.A. Kitchener, distinguished Reader in the Science of Mineral Processing in the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, University of London (recently retired). Dr. Kitchener's expertise in colloid chemistry has led to numerous fundamental insights and practical advances in flotation, selective flocculation, and the treatment of slimes.Colloid chemistry is inevitably involved in all aspects of mineral processing, ranging from how collectors selectively adsorb on to mineral surfaces in flotation, to the forces which control the stability of dispersions of submicron particles, as well as embracing the behaviour of hydrolyzed metal ions in solid-water slurries. The intelligent use of this information is essential in the effective design of separation processes and strategies by the mineral processor. Up to date bibliographies are included at the end of each of the 13 chapters making this volume a useful general resource for researchers, students and mineral processors.

  • Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing

    Management, Monitoring, and Auditing Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • Ravi Jain
    • Inglés
    Environmental Impact of Mining and Mineral Processing: Management, Monitoring, and Auditing Strategies covers all the aspects related to mining and the environment, including environmental assessment at the early planning stages, environmental management during mine operation, and the identification of major impacts. Technologies for the treatment of mining, mineral processing, and metallurgical wastes are also covered, along with environmental management of mining wastes, including disposal options and the treatment of mining effluents.

  • Rare Earths

    Science, Technology, Production and Use
    • 1 Edición
    • Jacques Lucas + 4 más
    • Inglés
    High-technology and environmental applications of the rare-earth elements (REE) have grown dramatically in diversity and importance over the past four decades. This book provides a scientific understanding of rare earth properties and uses, present and future. It also points the way to efficient recycle of the rare earths in end-of-use products and efficient use of rare earths in new products. Scientists and students will appreciate the book's approach to the availability, structure and properties of rare earths and how they have led to myriad critical uses, present and future. Experts should buy this book to get an integrated picture of production and use (present and future) of rare earths and the science behind this picture. This book will prove valuable to.non-scientists as well in order to get an integrated picture of production and use of rare earths in the 21st Century, and the science behind this picture.

  • Hydrometallurgy

    Principles and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • T Havlik
    • Inglés
    This book is concerned with the theoretical principles of hydrometallurgical processes and engineering aspects. The hydrometallurgical processes of production of copper are discussed and leaching of chalcopyrite as the main sulphide mineral of copper processed in industry is used as an example. The book is suitable as a university textbook for students of metallurgy.

  • The International Lead Trade

    • 1 Edición
    • Vincent Rich
    • Inglés
    The author has gathered information about all aspects of the industry and produced a concise review which covers everything from history and origins to future prospects. Written in six parts the book begins with a look at the scale and significance of the industry and goes on to illustrate the production process from mineralogy to production trends. Part three examines uses and consumption while part four looks at the industry organisation and structure including a study of trading patterns and arrangements. The fifth part surveys future prospects and the effect of pressing environmental concerns on market trends. The final part is an appendix of useful information and statistics.

  • Handbook of Flotation Reagents: Chemistry, Theory and Practice

    Volume 2: Flotation of Gold, PGM and Oxide Minerals
    • 1 Edición
    • Srdjan M. Bulatovic
    • Inglés
    Handbook of Flotation Reagents: Chemistry, Theory and Practice: Flotation of Gold, PGM and Oxide Minerals, Volume 2 focuses on the theory, practice, and chemistry of flotation of gold, platinum group minerals (PGMs), and the major oxide minerals, along with rare earths. It examines separation methods whose effectiveness is limited when using conventional treatment processes and considers commercial plant practices for most oxide minerals, such as pyrochlore-containin... ores, copper cobalt ores, zinc ores, tin ores, and tantalum/niobium ores. It discusses the geology and mineralogy of gold, PGMs, and oxide minerals, as well as reagent and flotation practices in beneficiation. The book also looks at the factors affecting the floatability of gold minerals and describes PGM-dominated deposits such as Morensky-type deposits, hydrothermal deposits, and placer deposits. In addition, case studies of flotation and beneficiation in countries such as Canada, Africa, Russia, Chile, and Saudi Arabia are presented. This book will be useful to researchers, university students, and professors, as well as mineral processors faced with the problem of beneficiation of difficult-to-treat ores.