Decreasing Ore Grades in Global Metallic Mining: A Theoretical Issue or a Global Reality?
Mining industry requires high amounts of energy to extract and process resources, including a variety of concentration and refining processes. Using energy consumption information, different sustainability issues can be addressed, such as the relationship with ore grade over the years, energy variat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Resources |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/5/4/36 |