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
RECOVERY GAIN
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Measured improvement in controlled iron ore flotation evaluations

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.