Chemical pretreatment enhances vacuum filtration of slime-rich iron ore tailings

Minerals Engineering 2026 Open access

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Authors: P. Muñoz, A. Azevedo, R. Rodrigues, J. Rubio
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.110155
Cited by: 3
References: 25

Abstract

Efficient dewatering of iron ore tailings is critical for safer tailings management via dry stacking in Brazil. Typical tailings streams comprise a coarse, siliceous fraction from reverse cationic flotation and an ultrafine slime fraction (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coagulation and Flocculation Studies Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques Advanced oxidation water treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Minerals Engineering
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
240
Pages
110155–110155
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN