Beneficiation of Phosphates: Comprehensive Extraction, Technology Innovations, Advanced Reagents

The crash of the minerals super cycle is being felt by the global phosphate industry. Fortunate phosphate companies are watching their profits drop manyfold, and the not-so-lucky ones are turning to survival mode.

The recent market squeeze and ever-increasing environmental pressures have, however, presented opportunities for developing technologies for extracting the most valuable elements from phosphate.

This compilation from the 2015 Beneficiation of Phosphates Conference includes insights from dozens of internationally respected experts on key breakthroughs that will shape the industry in the years ahead. Learn from the best and the brightest in the industry.

Topics include:

• Recovery of rare earths from phosphate
• Uranium recovery from phosphoric acid
• Recovery of magnesium from high-dolomite phosphate rock
• Phosphoric acid purification via byproducts production

Beneficiation of Phosphates: Technology Advance and Adoption is the exclusive source of information on research and technology advances in phosphate mineral processing.

More than 100 internationally respected authors from 20 countries explore the latest developments in an industry experiencing unprecedented change and prosperity.

In Beneficiation of Phosphates you'll learn about promising new technologies such as enhanced flotation and breakthroughs in on-line analysis.

Flocculation-based deep cone thickening technology for fine waste tailings treatment is also examined. This has the potential to eliminate a host of environmental problems associated with waste disposal.

These and other compelling case histories provide insights into ensuring the long-term viability of an industry that "feeds" the world with this life-sustaining, yet nonrenewable resource.

Beneficiation of Phosphates: Technology Advance and Adoption is an authoritative, up-to-date resource for industry managers, engineers, regulators, and environmental groups, as well as mining and minerals processing students, faculty, and researchers.