Extracting valuable minerals from ore — crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching — the engineering between the mine and the market.
How to apply mineral processing
- Characterize the ore fully
- Design the flowsheet to the ore type
- Optimize recovery and cost
The #1 mistake to avoid
A flowsheet that doesn't match the ore.
The metric that matters
Frequently asked questions
What is mineral processing?
Extracting valuable minerals from ore — crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching — the engineering between the mine and the market.
Why does mineral processing matter for my business?
Because it directly affects how well your business performs — get it wrong and it costs you in measurable ways. Done right, it becomes a competitive advantage.
How do I apply mineral processing?
Start with the practical steps: Characterize the ore fully; Design the flowsheet to the ore type; Optimize recovery and cost. The key is to start small, measure, and expand what works.
What is the most common mistake with mineral processing?
A flowsheet that doesn't match the ore.
IDAP Mining Division
This glossary entry is maintained by the IDAP Mining division — specialists who deliver this capability on demand to businesses worldwide.