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Copper Flotation Processing Plant for Sulfide & Oxide Ore

Copper Flotation Processing Plant for Sulfide & Oxide Ore
Process Stage  Equipment  Model  Function
Primary Crushing Jaw Crusher  PE 900×1200 Coarsely crushes run-of-mine ore (≤750mm) to ≤200mm; Capacity: 220–380 t/h
Secondary Crushing Multi-cylinder Hydraulic Cone Crusher HP300 (Standard Coarse Cavity) Hydraulic motor adjusts discharge opening; 320 t/h; automatic tramp iron release (no shutdown required for clearing)
Fine Crushing Multi-cylinder Hydraulic Cone Crusher  HP300 (Fine Cavity) Hydraulic motor adjusts discharge opening (10–25mm adjustable); reduces secondary crushing product to ≤20mm; closed-circuit loop ensures proper feed size for grinding; inter-particle (lamellar) crushing principle yields excellent particle shape with minimal flaky/elongated particles
Screening Circular Vibrating Screen 3YK2160 (2 units)  Three-deck screening to classify fine crushing product; top deck (>25mm) returns to fine crushing; middle deck (10–25mm) and bottom deck (<10mm) proceed to grinding circuit
First-stage Grinding  Wet Grate-discharge Ball Mill Φ3200×4500 Wet grinds ore (≤25mm) to 55%–60% passing 200 mesh; Capacity: 45–55 t/h; achieves suitable fineness for roughing
First-stage Classification Hydrocyclone Cluster  FX-500 (6 units) Operates in closed circuit with first-stage ball mill; overflow concentration 32%–35%, ≥55% passing 200 mesh; coarse underflow returns to ball mill for regrinding
Second-stage Grinding  Wet Overflow-type Ball Mill  Φ2700×3600 Regrinds rough concentrate and middlings to >80% passing 325 mesh; ensures mineral liberation degree required for cleaning
Second-stage Classification Hydrocyclone Cluster FX-350 (4 units)  Operates in a closed circuit with the secondary grinding stage; overflow fineness: ≥80% passing -325 mesh; ensures full liberation of composite particles before entering the cleaning circuit
Agitation/Pulp Conditioning High-efficiency agitation tank Φ3000×3000 (4 units) Pulp conditioning and reagent mixing; ensures thorough initial contact with flotation reagents (xanthate, No. 2 oil, lime milk); residence time ≥8 minutes
Roughing Pneumatic flotation machine  SF-8 (10 cells) Rapid flotation to recover the majority of liberated copper minerals; rougher concentrate grade: 8%–12%; roughing recovery: 75%–85%
First Cleaning  Pneumatic flotation machine SF-4 (6 cells) First stage of upgrading rougher concentrate; removal of gangue inclusions; concentrate grade raised to 16%–20%
Second Cleaning Pneumatic flotation machine SF-4 (4 cells)  Second stage of upgrading first-cleaner concentrate; further removal of silicate minerals; concentrate grade: 22%–26%
Third Cleaning  Pneumatic flotation machine SF-2.8 (3 cells) Final cleaning stage; ensures concentrate grade ≥26%; middlings returned to second cleaning to form a closed-loop circuit
First Scavenging Pneumatic flotation machine SF-8 (6 cells)  First scavenging pass on roughing tailings; recovery of residual copper minerals; scavenger concentrate returned to roughing feed inlet
Second Scavenging Pneumatic flotation machine SF-8 (4 cells) Second scavenging pass on first-scavenging tailings; maximizes recovery; scavenger concentrate returned to first-scavenging feed inlet
Concentrate Thickening Center-drive high-efficiency thickener  NZS-12 Thickens flotation concentrate (solids content 18%–22%) to 45%–55%; overflow water recycled to the grinding circuit
Concentrate Filtration Ceramic filter | TT-60 Dewaters concentrated underflow to a moisture content of ≤10%; the filter cake is suitable for direct bagging and transport; filtration area: 60 m².

Core Equipment in This Line

Every unit is available individually. Tap to view full specifications. All equipment is designed and manufactured in-house, ensuring seamless compatibility across the entire line. Same factory, same quality standard, same 12-month warranty.
PE900x1200 Jaw Crusher
PE900x1200 Jaw Crusher

Feed opening size: 900x1200 mm

Max. Feed: 750 mm

Processing capacity: 220-550 t/h

HP300 Hydraulic Cone Crusher
HP300 Hydraulic Cone Crusher

Feed Size: ≤190 mm

Discharge Size: 12-25 mm

Capacity: 110-445 t/h

∅3200X4500 Ball Mill
∅3200X4500 Ball Mill

Max. Feed: <25 mm

Power: 800 kw

Processing Capacity: 25-55 t/h

Flotation Machine
Flotation Machine

Volume: 0.37-4 m³

Impeller Dia.: 300-650 mm

Capacity: 0.24-4 m³/min

 

Solution Overview

Copper flotation is currently the mainstream process for beneficiating copper sulfide and mixed copper ores. The core principle relies on differences in mineral surface hydrophobicity; by adding flotation reagents—such as collectors, frothers, and modifiers—air bubbles are generated within the slurry to float the copper minerals, thereby separating the copper concentrate from gangue minerals.

Typical Case Studies

Case 1: 300 TPD Copper Sulfide Plant, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Ore Characteristics: Predominantly chalcopyrite with minor bornite; feed grade Cu 0.65%

Configuration: Single-stage grinding + one roughing, two cleaning, and two scavenging stages

Performance: Concentrate Cu 24.5%, recovery 91.2%

Commissioning Date: June 2023

Case 2: 500 TPD Mixed Oxide-Sulfide Copper Plant, Katanga, DRC

Ore Characteristics: Malachite, chrysocolla, and chalcocite; feed grade Cu 2.1%

Configuration: Sulfidization pretreatment + one roughing, three cleaning, and two scavenging stages

Performance: Concentrate Cu 21%, recovery 78% (approaching the recovery ceiling for oxide ore flotation)

Commissioning Date: March 2024

Case 3: 1000 TPD Porphyry Copper Plant, Northern Chile

Ore Characteristics: Chalcopyrite, bornite, and chalcocite; feed grade Cu 0.52%

Configuration: Two-stage grinding + one roughing, three cleaning, and three scavenging stages + middlings regrinding

Performance: Concentrate Cu 26%, recovery 93.5%

Commissioning Date: November 2024

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