Mineral Processing Applications
Mineral Processing Performance Starts with Flotation Chemistry
Solve circuit-level constraints in recovery, selectivity, and froth behavior
The LOCUS ADVANTAGE
Target recovery, selectivity, and froth constraints in real circuits
Improve flotation performance under variable ore and water conditions
Increase concentrate quality without major process disruption
Mineral processing applications in flotation systems are defined by how chemistry controls recovery, selectivity, and froth behavior under real operating conditions. Locus Mining develops biosurfactant-enhanced flotation chemistry designed to target these constraints at the application level, improving recovery, selectivity, and water recovery across mineral processing circuits.
The Challenge
Where chemistry impacts mineral processing performance
In flotation circuits, performance is defined by how chemistry controls three outcomes: recovery, selectivity, and froth behavior. When these break down, performance declines.
Locus evaluates these interactions through structured test programs, isolating interfacial behavior limits and applying targeted chemistry to improve measurable outcomes.
The key constraints limiting flotation performance
Recovery-limited circuits
Low recovery due to poor liberation or reagent performance
Selectivity constraints
Inability to separate valuable minerals from gangue
Froth-driven water recovery
Excess entrainment reduces concentrate quality
Froth stability challenges
Unstable froth reduces recovery and consistency
A structured approach to improving flotation performance
- Identify circuit-specific recovery and selectivity constraints
- Isolate interfacial drivers through controlled testing
- Validate performance improvements with defined KPIs
- Reduce trade-offs between recovery and concentrate grade
- Scale results from lab testing to plant trials
Evaluate your circuit constraints with Locus
Work with our team to evaluate flotation chemistry within your circuit using structured testing and application-specific performance data.