Iron Ore Flotation
Iron Ore Flotation for Improved Grade and Recovery
MetSoP provides specialised flotation solutions for magnetite and hematite ores.
MetFloatZX® and MetFloat IronX® are developed to support iron recovery and the rejection of silicates, phosphorus bearing minerals and other impurities that may affect concentrate quality.
Addressing Iron Ore Impurities
Silica, phosphorus and other gangue minerals can reduce iron concentrate grade and affect downstream processing.
Effective flotation requires selective impurity rejection while limiting the loss of valuable iron minerals. The most suitable reagent strategy depends on the ore mineralogy, impurity profile and operating conditions.
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Our Iron Ore Flotation Reagents
MetFloatZX®
A specialised reagent developed for magnetite and hematite flotation applications.
MetFloatZX® supports the separation of iron minerals from silicate, phosphorus bearing and other unwanted minerals.
MetFloat IronX®
A specialised iron ore flotation reagent developed to support impurity rejection, concentrate quality and iron recovery.
Product selection and application conditions are determined according to the characteristics of the ore and flotation circuit.
Developed Around Your Ore
MetSoP’s iron ore flotation reagents are supported by focused in-house research and development.
Our approach considers:
- Magnetite or hematite mineralogy
- Iron mineral liberation
- Silica and phosphorus content
- Gangue mineral associations
- Particle and grain size
- Water chemistry
- Existing circuit conditions
- Recovery and grade objectives
From Laboratory Evaluation to Plant Application
Our Metallurgical Testing, Mineralogy and Technical Services teams can support reagent evaluation from laboratory testing through to plant trials.
This integrated process can include:
- Ore and mineralogical characterisation
- Bench scale flotation testing
- Reagent and dosage evaluation
- Plant surveys
- On-site trials and optimisation
- Performance monitoring
Improve Your Iron Ore Flotation Strategy
Speak to our metallurgists about your magnetite or hematite ore, impurity profile and processing objectives.