poster presentations

Fundamental studies and characterization of sulphides from deep zone Cuiabá mine, Brazil
I. De Carvalho, M. Dos Santos, G. Da Silva and A. Henriques (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil), M. Magalhães, M. Lemos, T. Da Silva, S. Pinto and D. Peterle (AngloGold Ashanti, Brazil)

Computational studies on the effect of pH on adsorption behavior of xanthate, dithiocarbamate and s-triazine collectors on palladoarsenide (100) surface
B. Nemutudi, P.E. Ngoepe and P.P. Mkhonto (University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Triazine, dithiocarbamate and xanthate collectors’ adsorption behaviours on the dry and hydrated PtS (101) mineral surface: A DFT-D+U study
T. Manyama, P. Mkhonto and P. Ngoepe (University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Microbial community in UG2 ore and their impact on PGM flotation
M.B. Chabalala, B. Raswiswi, D.X. Makaula and M. Safari (Mintek, South Africa) and J. Taguta (University of Minnesota, USA)

Recovery of copper from Otjihase mine tailings by froth flotation using polystyrene nano-collectors
T. Sigauke, V.L. Ndeshimona, M.M. Mashingaidze (University of Namibia, Namibia) and O.T. Johnson (University of Namibia, Namibia and University of South Africa, South Africa)

Comminution with Vertical Roller mills generating positive influence on flotation results
B. Kovacs and C. Woywadt (Gebr. Pfeiffer SE, Germany)

A sustainable solution for quartz direct flotation by using green chemicals at neutral pH
K. Mohanty, J. Oliva, P. Alfonso, C. H. Sampaio, H. Anticoi and A. Eljoudiani (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain)

Optimizing by-product recovery by flotation from lithium micas exploitation in rare-metal granites
C. Bacchieri, I.V. Filippova, Z. Farid and L.O. Filippov (Université de Lorraine, France)

Graphite recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries via froth flotation and assessment as a secondary raw material for non-battery applications
S. Stuhr (UVR-FIA GmbH, Germany)

Evaluation of CSD8-dispersant for improving concentrate grade and recovery in flotation at a UG2 concentrator: a MetSoP test work study
S.K. Mawela (MetSoP, South Africa)

Hematite and quartz flocculation study for floc-flotation applications in iron ore ultrafine fractions
G. Correa, Y. Foucaud, A. Vanderbruggen, M. Badawi, N. Kanari (Université de Lorraine, France), J. Laine (ArcelorMittal Global R&D, France) and L. Choury (Microtracs, France)

Virtual assistant using generative AI applied to iron ore reverse flotation
T. Nunes (Vale S.A. and Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil), C. Costa, F. Caldas, V. Rodrigues (Vale S.A., Brazil) and A. Peres (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Investigating the role of Orform® D8 in the depression of chalcopyrite in its separation from molybdenite
E.E. Chukwuma, H.F. Kalahari, O.C. Chukwuma, M. Lepage, O. Kökkılıç and K.E. Waters (McGill University, Canada)

Surface chemistry investigation of disodium carboxymethyl trithiocarbonate (Orfom D8) in chalcopyrite-molybdenite flotation: depressing behavior and adsorption mechanism
H.F Kalahari, E.E. Chukwuma, S. Mohammadi-Jam and K.E. Waters (McGill University, Canada)

Challenges in the flotation of heterogeneous black mass: understanding the effect of component impurities in lithium-ion battery recycling
A. Nieto, V. Blumstein, Y. Cahours, A. Vanderbruggen (Université de Lorraine, France), R.C.K. Chune and Nicolas Coppey (SNAM Group, France)

Comparative study of depressants for high -chrome UG2 ore flotation
R. Thwala (MetSoP, South Africa)

Mechanistic investigation of colloidal silica as a multifunctional modifying reagent in the froth flotation of semi-soluble salt-type minerals
B. Ben Said, S. Patil, M. Rudolph and L. Pereira (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology. Germany)

Adjusting grinding media shape to optimize mineral electrochemical properties and flotation behavior: a case study of galena
C. Wang, S. Xu and Z. Gao (Central South University, China)

Fine and ultrafine froth flotation techniques for a scheelite ore
J. Sygusch, B. Ben Said and M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany)

Selective depression of dolomite in magnesite flotation: a comparative study of citric acid and sodium hexametaphosphate under alkaline condition
A.A.A. Appiah, M. Fathi, O.P. Missen and J. Hunt (University of Tasmania, Australia)

Influence of mineral surface reactivity on thionocarbamate and dithiophosphate adsorption mechanisms and copper sulphide flotation performance
T. Amos-Judge, D. Nyarko and R. Asamoah (University of South Austyralia, Australia)

Selective flocculation-flotation of ultrafine hematite and quantitative analysis of gangue entrapment
J.C. Eardley, W.S. Ng, G.V. Franks (University of Melbourne and ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, Australia) and E. Forbes (JKMRC and ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, Australia)

The effect of process water chemistry on dewatering characteristics of Platreef flotation tailings
T. Koadibane (Mintek and University of Cape Town, South Africa), M. Safari (Mintek and University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), M.S. Manono, K.C. Corin (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and J. Taguta (University of Minnesota, USA)

Advances in the synthesis of composite particles for flotation applications
D. Nyarko, W. Skinner and R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia)

Pre-conditioning of a flotation feed slurry with anionic polyacrylamide on flotation performance of a selected PGM ore
M.S. Manono, T.O. Shamukuni, K.C. Corin (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and L.L. October (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)

Investigating the biological treatment of flotation process water
L. Shi, L. Bai, P. Jensen (The University of Queensland, Australia), L Dzina and S. Brito e Abreu (JKMRC and ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, Australia)

Consistency in metallurgical performance from bench to pilot scale in the flotation of a Brazilian chalcopyrite ore
T. Souza, W. Whitaker, G. Lopes, E. Ferreira, E. Fonseca, D. Couto and K. Gonçalves (Vale S.A., Brazil)

A stepwise study on the characterisation and processing of South African platinum group tailings
R. Manenzhe, K. Corin (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and M. Tadie (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)

Surface protonation and water adsorption on quartz and hematite under variable pH conditions
O. Gamba, O. Barres, M. Badawi and Y. Foucaud (Université de Lorraine, France)

Arsenic removal and cassiterite flotation from historical tailings in the Erzgebirge (ore mountains) Germany from laboratory to pilot scale flexible pneumatic flotation
D.H. Hoang (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany and Melgwyn Mineral Services Ltd, UK), S. Ahmed, L. Pereira, B. Ben Said, M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany) and Ö. Yasar (UVR-FIA GmbH, Germany)

Investigating the efficacy of a novel frother on froth properties of a galena-sphalerite ore
M. Chokoe, M. Manono (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and L. Chipise (MetSoP, South Africa and Manicaland State University, Zimbabwe)

System development for the measurement of viscoelastic properties of flotation froth
S. Ramjee and S. Mtambo (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

A simple dynamic model incorporating water recovery and entrainment mechanisms for process control and optimisation
S. Geldenhuys (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and L. Auret (Stone Three, South Africa)

Exploring microbial diversity, function and impact on the flotation efficiency in a PGM flotation plant
D.X. Makaula, B. Raswiswi, M. Safari and M.B. Chabalala (Mintek, South Africa) and J. Taguta (University of Minnesota, USA)

Improving flotation performance on UG2 ore using MetSop co-collector
M. Keoleboge (MetSop, South Africa)

Flotation properties of boulangerite
Y. Jin and M. Pawlik (The University of British Columbia, Canada)

The influence of texture and shape of hematite particles on its Hamaker constant
E.C. Andrade, C.F. Suguiyama de Moraes, L. de Salles Leal Filho (University of São Paulo, Brazil) and E. Melo da Silva (Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Pará, Brazil)

An investigation into the floatability of PGE arsenides and tellurides in acidic and alkaline conditions
A. Wali, C.T. O’Connor and B. McFadzean (University of Cape Town, South Africa)

Investigation into the effects of ore blending on comminution and flotation at Two Rivers Platinum Mine
C.S. Bhengu, M. Becker, B. McFadzean and A van der Westhuisen (University of Cape Town, South Africa)

The effect of mineral liberation on baseline rougher flotation of copper sulfides
M. Hicks, D. Bilal, T. Kravstov and N. Polshin (Metso Research Center, Finland)

High-efficiency solid-liquid separation of flotation tailings enhanced by structurally tunable interfacial control reagents
Y. Dong (Central South University, China)

Dual role of solid by-product as functional adsorbent in ion flotation for efficient heavy metal removal from acidic solutions
M.R. Benmansour, R. Benhida (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco and Université Côte d'Azur, France), M. Makan and A. Etahiri (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco)

Surface properties and floatability of montebrasite: an experimental and computational study
E.M. Murhula, L. Babedi, C.E. Gibson (Queen’s University, Canada), W. Wang (University of Texas at Austin, USA) and G.L. Dzemua (Northwest Territories Geological Survey, Canada)

The study of synergistic effects of thiol-collector blends on Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) recovery during froth flotation
Z. Magaxeni (Mintek and Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa), T.Z. Sehume, T.T. Phadi, M. Dlame, M.Safari (Mintek, South Africa) and L.F. Mabena (Tshwane University of Science and Technology, South Africa)

Variations in process water quality during long and short loop water recirculation
D. Kasymova (Metso and Aalto University, Finland), E. Saari (Aalto University, Finland) and B. Musuku (Boliden Kevitsa, Finland)

Impact of the use of cationic nanoparticles on the Mo, Cu and Fe sulfides recovery by flotation
C. Rodríguez, R. Murga, L. Uribe (Universidad de Talca and Universidad de Concepción, Chile), J. Amalraj (Universidad de Talca, Chile) and L. Gutierrez (Universidad de Concepción, Chile)

A new flotation simulation approach using model optimization
A. Huraira, J. Suhonen and M. Hultgren (Metso, Finland)

Application of coarse particle flotation in iron ore beneficiation: evaluation of HydroFloat® in coarse gangue rejection and cleaner circuits
P. Mesquita, J.P. Silva, W. Medeiros (Eriez, Brazil), R. Procopio (Eriez, Australia), A. Hobert (Eriez, USA) and A.C. Peres (UFMG, Brazil)

A geometallurgical approach to flotation performance modeling: unlocking realistic feasibility studies in a gold project
A. Harzanak, B. Aksani and B. Çinar (Demir Export A.Ş., Turkey)

Enhancing mineral recovery through real-time flotation advisories
B. Odendaal, M. de Leeuw and L. Auret (Stone Three, South Africa)

Innovative collectors and promoters to enhance base and precious sulphide mineral recovery
S. Thirunagari and K. Amarasingham (Charles Tennant & Company Ltd, Canada)

Metallurgical characterization of wet caved ore from the El Teniente mine for short term planning
V. Toledo, C. Becerra, C. Pérez, R. Felipe (El Teniente, Chile), J. Ríos (Guiñez Engineering, Chile) and F. Gonzalez (Andres Bello University, Chile)

Concorde technology in reverse flotation: a new benchmark for iron ore upgrading performance
B. Tunç, X.P. Lavado, D. Bilal, A. Yáñez, N. Vatanski, A. Rinne (Metso, Finland) and R. Dube (Metso, USA)

Evaluation of an innovative coarse particle flotation technology for PGM ore beneficiation
M. Carvalho, A. Rinne (Metso, Finland) and I. Sherrell (Metso, USA)

CFD modelling of gas dispersion behaviour in the fluidisation bed of a REFLUX flotation cell
A. Zakari, P. Ireland, G. Evans and S. Mitra (University of Newcastle, Australia)

Application of extenders for improved coarse particle flotation of sulphide ores
D. Nyarko, M. Krasowska, R. Asamoah (University of South Australia, Australia) and M. Zanin University of South Australia, and MZ Minerals Pty Ltd, Australia)

A surface chemical study on a sulfide ore after wet and dry grinding under air, N2 and CO2 atmospheres utilizing APXPS, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
A. Tanhua and S. Luukkanen (University of Oulu, Finland)

The hidden influence of hematite: electrochemical pathways governing chalcopyrite flotation in iron oxide-copper-gold ores
W. Che, R.L.J. Lee and Y. Peng (The University of Queensland, Australia)

Advancing sustainability through tailings flotation: new chemistry for apatite recovery
A.S. Braga, G.R. dos Santos and R. F. da Silva Oliveira (BASF, Brazil)

Flowsheet modification for the flotation of Ruashi mining carbon-containing mixed copper ore
J. Mulanga (SOLMET, South Africa), O. Muteba, P. Tshisand, J.K. Kitenge, S. Katempa and K. Walmsley-crown (Ruashi Mining, Congo-Kinshasha)

Pulp chemistry variations in single mineral systems
R. Manenzhe, K. Corin (University of Cape Town, South Africa), D. Kasymova, E. Saari (Metso, Finland), M. Tadie (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) and K. Heiskanen Aalto University, Finland)

Assessing the technical feasibility of copper recovery from tailings by froth flotation
R.A. Dadzie, W. Skinner, J. Addai-Mensah, R. Asamoah, G.B. Abaka-Wood (University of South Australia, Australia) and M. Zanin (University of South Australia and MZ Minerals, Mineral Processing Consulting, Australia)

Influence of particle size distribution on coarse particle flotation in a fluidised bed flotation cell
B. Awatey, F. Diba, D. Weatherley and K. Runge (JKMRC, Australia)

Iron ore flotation in Brazil: review, challenges and trends
N.P. Lima (Vale S.A., Brazil) and A.E.C. Peres (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil)

The effect of feed particle size and liberation on optimal flotation circuit layout
W. Hu, P. Brito-Parada, J.J. Cilliers (Imperial College, UK) and K. Hadler (Imperial College, UK and European Space Resources Innovation Centre, Luxembourg)

Evaluating GTL85 as a sustainable extender oil for chalcopyrite flotation
D. Mesa, P.R. Brito-Parada (Imperial College, UK), D. Davoise (Riotinto Mine, Atalya Mining, Spain) and M. Rivera-Torrente (Shell Global Solutions International, Netherlands)

Texture-based estimation of bubble size in flotation via artificial neural networks
Y. Guan and D. Mesa (Imperial College, UK)

FrothFlow: an online froth tracking soft sensor using physics-informed machine learning
P. Quintanilla (Brunel University of London, UK) and P. Brito-Parada (Imperial College, UK)

Flotation process optimization for Albion ProcessTM application: a case study in Balıkesir, Türkiye
E. Kamali, D. Altun and H.K. Demir (TWF-Türkiye Maden Inc., Türkiye)

Novel more efficient spodumene collectors
S.R. Mudnuru, W. Silva and B. Mahuhushe (Clariant Mining Solutions, UAE)

FrothPiping: a novel process for selective fine particle separation from froth via induced multi-stage drainage
B. Ben Said, M.P. Dhamnaskar and M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology. Germany)

Investigation of using colloidal silica as a flotation depressant for dolomite in phosphates beneficiation
A. Temizkalb, B. Ben Said, L. Perreira, Martin Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany) and A. El Bah (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco)

Assessment of the biosurfactant-based ion flotation process for metal recovery from battery recycling process waters
M. Chakankar, K. Pollmann and M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany)

Influence of black mass size fractions on the efficient froth flotation separation of graphite and cathode active materials
A.M. Salces (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany and Université de Lorraine, France), A. Vanderbruggen (Université de Lorraine, France) and M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany)

Assessing the selectivity of froth flotation through real-time LIBS characterisation of the froth phase
L. Pereira, M. Rudolph, D. Pushparajan (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany), C. Prüfert, T. Beitz (University of Potsdam, Germany), D.H. Hoang (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource, Germany and Maelgwyn Mineral Services Limited, UK) and R. Lugtmeijer (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany and Trisector ÖU, Estonia)

Low-intensity ultrasound impact on surfactant sorption and particle-bubble attachment
A. Keshmiri, M. Eftekhari (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany), S. Heitkam and K. Eckert (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany)

Influence of ultrafine particles on mineral floatability: a radiographic study of attachment dynamics
M. Eftekhari, K. Schwarzenberger, S. Heitkam (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany), T. Lappan and K. Eckert (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany)

Interferometric investigations on liquid film thinning and rupture in the context of flotation froths – on the effect of surfactant type frothers and fine particles
M. Eftekhari (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany), R. Götzelt (Technische Universität Dresden, Germany), J. Kerosenewala (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany), S. Heitkam, K. Eckert, K. Schwarzenberger (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany) and M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany)

Colliding jets-induced turbulence and bubble dynamics: a coupled LES– VOF study for flotation applications
R. Zhou, X. Yan, H. Zhang (China University of Mining and Technology, China), D. Lucas and Y. Liao (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany)

Spatially-resolved measurements of bubble surface area flux in a mechanical flotation cell
H. Pervez, T. Zürner (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany), M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany), K. Eckert and S. Heitkam (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany)

Jameson Cells in industrial rougher applications
C. Rogers, S. Crane, E. Morin, A. Price, R. Jones and C. Anderson (Glencore Technology, Australia)

Examination of precious metal flotation performance at Aitik plant, Sweden
C. Vasconcelos (Boliden AB, Sweden and University of Oulu, Finland), M. Amarjargal and M. Sinche (University of Oulu, Finland), C. Acuña (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile), Ş. Özkan (Türk-Alman Üniversitesi, Turkey) and A. Sand (Boliden Garpenberg, Sweden)

Study of the scale-up method and application of the large-scale air forced self- suction flotation machine
M. Zhang, Y. Zhang, C. Liu, Z. Shen (BGRIMM Technology Group and University of Science & Technology, China), Z. Zhao and F. Zhang (BGRIMM Technology Group, China)

Quantifying oxygen transfer and wake dynamics around single bubbles in frother-modified systems
J. Opoku, E. Jones, K. E. Waters (McGill University, Canada), T. Abadie and M. Simmons (University of Birmingham, UK)

Effect of water quality on selective quartz flotation in phosphate beneficiation: mechanisms and mitigation strategies
A. Abbou, Y. Ait-khouia, M. Derhy, M. Benzaazoua, Y. Taha (University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco) and L. Filippov (University of Lorraine, France)

Calcium-activated quartz: experimental and molecular modeling insights into collector adsorption
J.W. Hounfodji, O.A.G. Vasquez, Y. Foucaud, M. Badawi (Université de Lorraine, France), J. Lainé and J. Mesquita de Souza (ArecelorMittal Global R&D, France)

Influence of stepwise and single stage collector addition in laboratory flotation testwork
R. Jolsterå , M. Tavares de Oliveira and A.P. Kangas (LKAB, Sweden)

Selective pyrite depression in copper flotation via advanced oxidation processes: the critical role of grinding environments
R.L.J. Lee and Y. Peng (The University of Queensland, Australia)

Optimisation of graphite liberation in fine size fractions of Sugarloaf ore
Y.J. Ferdosi, W. Skinner, M.Zanin and G. Abaka-Wood (University of South Australia, Australia)

Investigating air-water interface dynamics through bubble mobility studies
T. Mashamba, K. Corin, M. Manono, C. O’Connor (University of Cape Town, South Africa) and L. October (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)

Separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite minerals using S-allyl derivatives of TTCBT, TTCBO and TTCBI collectors: a DFTD+U study
P.P. Mkhontoa and P.E. Ngoepea (University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Hydrodynamics of a laboratory scale fluidised bed flotation device elucidated by an experimentally validated CFD model
M.F. Diba, B. Awatey, D. Weatherley and K. Runge (JKMRC, Australia)

A novel collector for the separation of carbonate minerals without the use of depressants
I.V. Filippova, L.O. Filippov and D. Fornasiero (University of Lorraine, France)

Separation flotation of Cu/Zn Ores
L. Mahlangu, B. Ballingto and G. Zwane (SGS Southern Africa, South Africa)

Switchable zwitterionic surfactant-type collector for froth flotation of Li-bearing slags
F. Strube, M. Rudolph (Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, Germany), M. Fischer and A. Schmidt (Clausthal University of Technology, Germany)

Investigation of oxidation effects on precious metal recovery at the Kevitsa flotation plant, Finland
C. Vasconcelos (Boliden AB, Sweden and University of Oulu, Finland), N. Opoku-Danso, M. Sinche (University of Oulu, Finland), B. Musuku (Boliden Kevitsa, Finland), C. Acuña (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile) and A. Sand (Boliden Garpenberg, Sweden)

Real-time hydrodynamic monitoring in flotation pilot scale tests
A. van der Westhuizen, J. Waters, S. Geldenhuys (University of Cape Town, South Africa), L. Auret and B. Coetzee (Stone Three, South Africa)