TECHNOLOGY

HydroFloat paper wins CEEC operations medal

The Coalition for Minerals Efficiency (CEEC) has selected a group of researchers as the 2022 CEEC Medal for Operations winner for their paper on the commissioning of a HydroFloat in a copper concentrator.

Coarse particle flotation technology can significantly reduce freshwater consumption at a site.

Coarse particle flotation technology can significantly reduce freshwater consumption at a site.

The HydroFloat technology separates particles based on their hydrophobicity and buoyancy.  The technology has the potential to be a "more efficient and eco-friendly extraction process." The co-authors...

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