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Beneficiation technology of phosphates: challenges and solutions

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This paper reviews technologies used for the beneficiation of siliceous and calcareous phosphate ores of different origin. The review sheds light on recent trends suggested for solving problems associated with separation of different impurities from phosphates. Applications of recently modified flowsheets as well as new reagents in the flotation of phosphate ores of sedimentary origin are highlighted.

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  1. Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

    H. El-Shall (Associate professor)

  2. Florida Institute of Phosphate Research Bartow, Florida, USA

    P. Zhang (Research director for mining beneficiation)

  3. Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, Helwan, Egypt

    N. Abdel Khalek (Professor)

  4. Mining Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

    S. El-Mofty (Associate professor)

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El-Shall, H., Zhang, P., Abdel Khalek, N. et al. Beneficiation technology of phosphates: challenges and solutions. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 21, 17–26 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03403297

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