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Iron Ore Beneficiation & Processing Fundamentals
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Iron Ore Beneficiation & Processing Fundamentals

1-Day Training Course: A Technical Introduction to Iron Ore for Investors & Industry Newcomers. Learn about the properties of hematite & magnetite, their processing requirements, & what makes them a saleable iron ore that’s of market quality & meets customer requirements

 

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Key Learning Objectives

  • Appreciate the formation of iron ores and how this determines their properties
  • Understand the impact of impurities on downstream users and understand why some ores are sellable and some are not
  • Explain the chemical and physical properties of ores that customers need
  • Review the major types of iron ore and their characteristics which allow them to be upgraded
  • Examine the major methods of upgrading hematite and magnetite ores
  • Compare the likely capital and operating costs of each upgrading process
  • Review the factors which might lead to a successful project
  • Compare practical processing projects from around the world

About the Course

The users of iron ore have a number of specific characteristics they are looking for. This means that while iron ore is a bulk commodity, the market for some ores is very limited.

The course is designed to explain what the users of iron ore are looking for in both physical and chemical properties and how processing the ore can create the necessary properties.

Participants will look at the typical types of iron ore deposits and how each may be processed to achieve a sellable product. It will also outline the process routes to treat both hematite and magnetite and demonstrate the benefits of each type of material.

There will be a particular emphasis on magnetite, which almost always needs processing to reach a satisfactory grade, and test work programs that need to be developed for each type of ore and how they impact on the design will also be covered.

The course will highlight the major capital and operating cost factors for each processing route and indicate the type of features that will be needed for a successful project.

Who Will Benefit

The course is designed for people who need to understand which features of an iron ore body are important from a processing and end user point of view.

Geologists, mineral process engineers, managers and directors of project development companies, design engineers moving into a mineral processing field and other technical personnel planning to enter the iron ore industry. Finance personnel being asked to fund projects and new mining industry graduates will also find this beneficial, however some understanding of basic mineral processing is recommended.

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Testimonials

I learnt about the various beneficiation techniques available for both hematite and magnetite and I liked the way it was logically and clearly presented. Brian had clear speech, gave many opportunities for questions and has a wealth of experience in the iron ore industry.
Mining Engineer, Fortescue Metals Group

Brian brought forth a wealth of experience & knowledge. Having travelled widely he was able to relay his experiences of ore processing around the world.
Mining Engineer, Fortescue Metals Group

Course Outline

The basis of iron ore deposits

  • Why so much iron
  • Sedimentary deposits
  • Early evidence of climate change
  • Common ore names and their features
  • The stratigraphy of the Pilbara (metallurgical view)

What are customers looking for?

  • The final product – steel
  • Impact of chemical impurities
  • The Steel making process – what can be removed
  • The blast furnace process and other reduction processes
  • Physical characteristics of ore
  • Sintering and pelletising

Hematite ores

  • Major types of ore – hematite, goethite, pisolite
  • What are the important properties
  • How to measure the properties
  • What to look for in the results

Hematite upgrading process

  • The simplest circuit – sizing and gravity
  • Adding complexity – WHIMS, flotation
  • A major concentration effort

Practical case analysis and discussion of haematite processes

This section will examine process flow sheets for haematite upgrade methods, featuring 4 different projects

  • Newman
  • Tom Price
  • Boodarie
  • Tilden

Magnetite ores

  • Major types and features – silica based, carbonate based, vanado titanomagnetites
  • How do they respond to testwork
  • Typical properties and cost saving opportunities
  • Typical results

Magnetite upgrading process

  • Staged size reduction
  • Crushing or grinding
  • Magnetic concentration
  • The final polish
  • Do we need to agglomerate?
  • Transportation of magnetite

Case examples in magnetite processing

This section will examine three of the latest concepts in magnetite processing designs and upgrades

  • Empire Mine
  • Savage River
  • Whyalla (Onsteel)

Operating and capital costs

  • Where is the money spent
  • Major capital expenditure
  • Principle operating cost
  • Comparison of process routes

What makes a successful project?

  • Ore Characteristics – are you a salesman?
  • Location, location, location
  • Infrastructure priorities
  • Putting costs and prices in context
  • Which is best hematite or magnetite – the big picture
  • How global projects are linked

Case study discussion on global projects

  • Compare ore bodies from around the world
  • Analyse real life projects with images and discussion
  • Pictures and discussion of actual upgrade processes in operation

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Sushil Kunwar
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