MET-FLT-22
Metallurgical Testwork & Leaching
Bench-Scale Ore Flotation & Sulphide Beneficiation Testwork
Laboratory flotation testing optimizing collector, frother, activator, and depressant dosages for refractory gold-bearing sulphides, copper porphyry, and polymetallic ores.
Detection Limits
Concentrate grade up to 60.0% metal
Turnaround (TAT)
Standard: 7-10 Working Days
Sample Requirement
10 kg to 25 kg crushed ore
Quality Framework
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant
Analytical Overview & Methodology
For refractory ores where gold is encapsulated in pyrite or arsenopyrite, flotation concentration is the key beneficiation route. Our Bench-Scale Flotation Suite (MET-FLT-22) establishes plant recovery flowsheets.
Technical Method Specifications (MET-FLT-22)
| Method Code | MET-FLT-22 |
|---|---|
| Element Coverage | Mass Pull %, Concentrate Grade, Metal Recovery % (Cu, Au, Ag, Pb, Zn, Ni, Mo) |
| Detection Range | Concentrate grade up to 60.0% metal |
| Sample Requirement | 10 kg to 25 kg crushed ore |
| Instrumentation | Denver D12 Benchtop Flotation Machine with Variable Speed Impeller & Air Control |
| Standard Turnaround | Standard: 7-10 Working Days |
Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs
- Test Types: Rougher, scavenger, and multi-stage cleaner flotation kinetics
- Reagent Testing: Xanthates, dithiophosphates, MIBC, frothers, depressants
- Mass Balance: Complete metallurgical accounting of feed, concentrates, and tailings
JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee
Every batch tested under method MET-FLT-22 includes matrix-matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), analytical blanks, and duplicate splits at a minimum 20% insertion rate. Official digital Certificates of Analysis are digitally signed and traceable.