Beneficiation (Noun)
Meaning
Crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The mining company invested heavily in the beneficiation process to extract the maximum amount of valuable minerals from the ore.
- Beneficiation of the low-grade iron ore was necessary to produce a concentrate that could be used in steel production.
- The new technology improved the efficiency of the beneficiation process, allowing for more precise separation of the valuable minerals from the waste rock.
- The cost of beneficiation was a significant factor in the decision to mine the deposit, as the ore was of relatively low grade.
- The beneficiation plant was designed to handle a wide range of ore types and grades, allowing for flexibility in the mining operation.