International Journal of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016

  • Application of Biohydrometallurgy to Copper Mining in Zambia: Prospects and Opportunities

    Ronald Ngulube

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016
    Pages: 19-25
    Received: Jul. 13, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 10, 2016
    Published: Sep. 05, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmpem.20160104.11
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    Abstract: The consumption of copper worldwide has grown fast since 2000; the mining industry is increasingly faced with the necessity to process low grade ores and waste tailings, from current mining operations. The economic extraction of copper from low-grade ores requires low-cost processing methods such as biohydrometallurgy. This study looks at a general... Show More
  • The Management of Zinc Concentrate Acquisition in “Trepca”

    Ahmet Haxhiaj, Mehmet Deniz Turan, Bersant Beka

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016
    Pages: 26-32
    Received: Aug. 24, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 29, 2016
    Published: Sep. 26, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmpem.20160104.12
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    Abstract: Based on the placement of zinc and its consumption in branches of industry we treat zinc composition of Kopaonik massif. Avulsion, and melting sphaleritetenuity. The paper in particular makes delivery of the flotation process. Treats bases reagents physic-chemical process. Also treated decanting, drying, filtering and storage of concentrates., Veri... Show More
  • Enhancing the Technical Qualifications of Egyptian White Sand Using Acid Leaching; Response Surface Analysis and Optimization

    Mohamed Shaban, Mostafa Ragab AbuKhadra

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016
    Pages: 33-40
    Received: Aug. 24, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 29, 2016
    Published: Sep. 26, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmpem.20160104.13
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    Abstract: White silica sand samples were collected from Zafarana area along the Red sea coast, Egypt. The samples were mixed and quartered to obtain representative sample for characterization. The silica content in the sample is 99.441% and the iron content is 0.112%. Such geochemical qualifications don't match the technical specification of ceramic, optics,... Show More
  • Some Improvements’s Impact in the Enhancement of Ferrochrome Smelting Parameters in Elbasan, Albania

    Dr. Agron Dhima, Msc. Ruzhdi Domi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, September 2016
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: Sep. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 10, 2016
    Published: Sep. 30, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijmpem.20160104.14
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    Abstract: Ferrochrome Smelting Plant in Elbasan, Albania produces High Carbon Ferrochrome since the late 80’s. During the last 2 years it is managed by "AlbCHROME", subsidiary of "BALFIN" Group, which conducted a good amount of reconstructions and technological changes in the plant. This paper presents a general assessment on the impact of the improvements c... Show More