Characterization and Economic Potential of Historic Tailings from Gravity Separation: Implications from a Mine Waste Dump (Pb-Ag) in the Harz Mountains Mining District, Germany

In contrast to modern tailings from froth flotation, little is known about historic tailings from gravity separation. However, they may be of economic interest due to their higher metal grades compared to modern tailings. As an example for these types of historic tailings, the inner structure, as we...

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Main Authors: Kerstin Kuhn, Jeannet A. Meima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/9/5/303