Mineral Processing Plant Cases

Review turnkey mineral processing and gold recovery plant installations engineered by Zhongxin Heavy. Detailed case studies cover gold CIP/CIL cyanidation lines, copper ore flotation circuits, iron ore magnetic separation, and gravity concentration systems—complete with process flowsheets, equipment configurations, and verified mineral recovery rates.

Peru 200 TPD Copper Ore Beneficiation Line: Flotation & EPC Turnkey Solution

Streamline your copper mining project with our turnkey 200 TPD Copper Ore Beneficiation Line in Peru. Designed and manufactured by Zhongxin Heavy Industrial, this complete EPC flotation plant integrates four-stage processing—crushing, wet ball grinding, differential froth flotation, and concentrate dewatering—engineered for high copper recovery (≥92%) and low operating costs.

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PROJECT BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES

To address the specific characteristics of Peru's copper mineral resources—predominantly porphyry and skarn-type copper deposits (such as chalcopyrite and bornite) with run-of-mine (ROM) grades of 0.4% - 2.0% Cu and associated gold, silver, or molybdenum—Zhongxin Heavy Industrial designed and delivered a complete copper flotation processing line with a daily throughput of 200 TPD.

The plant encompasses four core process stages: primary crushing, closed-circuit wet ball milling, differential flotation, and concentrate dewatering. Executed under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) turnkey model, Zhongxin provided a full-lifecycle service package ranging from preliminary ore beneficiation testing to equipment manufacturing, field installation, commissioning, and local operator training.


TECHNICAL PARAMETERS & METALLURGICAL BENCHMARKS

ParameterValue / MetricOperational Remarks & Technical Standards
Daily Processing Capacity200 TPDBased on run-of-mine (ROM) ore; 24h grinding + 10h crushing operation
Target Ore TypePorphyry / Skarn Sulfide Copper OreChalcopyrite & bornite (typical of Peruvian copper belts)
ROM Ore Grade0.4% - 2.0% CuAssociated with Au / Ag / Mo
Feed Particle Size210 mmMaximum feed size for primary jaw crusher
Grinding Fineness-200 mesh (0.074mm)Spiral classifier overflow fineness
Flotation Circuit Configuration1 Roughing, 2 Scavenging, 2 CleaningMiddlings returned in a closed circuit
Flotation Recovery Rate≥92% (Sulfide Ore) / ≥ 85%(Oxide)Optimized via targeted reagent regimes
Finished Concentrate Grade18% - 28% CuMeets international copper concentrate delivery standards
Concentrate Moisture Content≤ 12%Final filter cake after disc vacuum filtration
Process Water Recovery Rate≥85%Closed-loop circulation of thickener overflow and filtrate
Total Installed Power350kWIncludes all main, auxiliary, and pumping units
Plant Footprint 1,200 m2Excluding ROM stockpile and tailings storage facility


Wet ball mill and differential froth flotation cell bank for 200 TPD copper ore plant
Wet ball mill and spiral classifier operating in closed-circuit grinding stage

PROCESS FLOWSHEET & WORKFLOW

Four-Stage Process Flow Diagram

ROM Ore (≤210mm) ➔ Trough Feeder ➔ Primary Jaw Crusher ➔ Secondary Fine Jaw Crusher                 

➔ Vibrating Screen (20mm) ➔ Intermediate Bin ➔ Electromagnetic Feeder                 

➔ Wet Ball Mill ➔ Spiral Classifier (Overflow -200 mesh)                 

➔ Agitation Tank ➔ Flotation Circuit (1 Rougher, 2 Scavengers, 2 Cleaners)                 

➔ Center-Drive Thickener ➔ Disc Vacuum Filter ➔ Copper Concentrate Cake (≤12% Moisture)


1. Crushing & Screening Circuit

Process Flow: ROM Ore (≤210mm) ➔ Raw Ore Bin ➔ Trough Feeder ➔ Primary Jaw Crusher ➔ Fine Jaw Crusher ➔ Vibrating Screen (20mm) ➔ Intermediate Transfer Bin.

Operating Conditions: Operates  10 hours/day with a crushing throughput of 16 - 20 { t/h}. Oversize material (>20mm) is returned in a closed circuit to the fine jaw crusher. The crushing section operates independently, providing a buffer of qualified 0 - 20 mm}$ material for the grinding circuit.

2. Grinding & Classification Circuit

Process Flow: Intermediate Bin ➔ Vibrating Feeder ➔ Belt Conveyor ➔ Wet Ball Mill ➔ Spiral Classifier.

Operating Conditions: Operates 24 hours/day with a ball mill feed rate of 8 - 9 t/h. Classifier overflow particle size is controlled to -200 mesh (≤0.074mm). Coarse underflow returns to the ball mill for regrinding in a closed-circuit loop. Qualified slurry flows by gravity into the agitation tank.

3.Differential Flotation Circuit

Process Flow: -200 mesh Slurry ➔ Agitation Tank (Reagent Conditioning) ➔ Rougher Flotation ➔ Scavenger Flotation ➔ Cleaner Flotation.

Operating Conditions: Employs a standard flotation circuit comprising 1 roughing stage, 2 scavenging stages, and 2 cleaning stages. Collectors, frothers, and modifiers are added quantitatively from reagent tanks. Middlings (scavenger froth) are returned to the roughing stage in a closed circuit to ensure an overall copper recovery rate of ≥ 92%.

4.Concentrate Dewatering Circuit

Process Flow: Cleaner Copper Concentrate Froth ➔ Slurry Pump ➔ Thickener (Primary Thickening) ➔ Disc Vacuum Filter (Secondary Dewatering).

Operating Conditions: Produces a copper concentrate filter cake with a moisture content of ≤ 12%, suitable for direct packaging and transport. Thickener overflow and filter filtrate are recovered into the process water recycling tank, achieving a closed-loop water cycle complying with local environmental discharge standards in Peru.

Trough feeder and heavy-duty primary jaw crusher unit for copper ore coarse reduction
Center-drive copper concentrate thickener tank for process water recovery and slurry dewatering

HARDWARE BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)

Complete Equipment Configuration List

Process SectionEquipment NameModel / SpecificationQtyCore Technical Features
CrushingTrough FeederChute Feeder (≤210 mm)1 setEvenly feeds raw ore into primary jaw crusher

Primary Jaw CrusherPE Series (Feed≤ 210  mm, Output 30-60 mm)1 setPrimary coarse reduction for hard ROM ore

Fine Jaw CrusherPEX Series (Output ≤ 20mm)1 setSecondary fine crushing to prepare ball mill feed

Vibrating ScreenSingle-Deck 20mm Mesh1 setScreen classification;> 20 mm returned in closed circuit
GrindingVibrating FeederElectromagnetic Type1 setQuantitative feeding from intermediate bin

Wet Ball MillHigh-Capacity Wet Overflow Mill (8-9 t/h})1 setWet grinding to -200 mesh (≤ 0.074mm)

Spiral ClassifierSpiral Classifier (Overflow -200 mesh)1 setClosed-circuit classification producing qualified slurry
FlotationAgitation TankChemical Pulping / Mixing Tank2 setsThoroughly mixes slurry with flotation reagents

Flotation MachineRougher, Scavenger, & Cleaner Banks1 setSelectively separates copper minerals from gangue

Reagent TankChemical Dosing Tank Skid1 setPrecise metering of collectors, frothers, and modifiers

Slurry PumpHeavy-Duty Slurry Pump2 setsEfficient transport of slurry and concentrate froth
DewateringThickenerCenter-Drive Thickener1 setSingle-stage thickening to increase slurry density

Disc Vacuum FilterDisc Vacuum Filter Unit1 set


Essential Mineral Processing Equipment & Mining Machinery

Optimize your mineral beneficiation circuit with our high-recovery mineral processing equipment. We manufacture heavy-duty grinding ball mills, spiral classifiers, hydrocyclones, froth flotation machines, and magnetic separators designed for processing gold, copper, iron, and manganese ores. Engineered for continuous duty and maximum mineral extraction efficiency, our machinery ensures reduced wear, lower power consumption, and improved concentrate grades across all hard-rock mining operations.

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Common Problems

This section is designed to address the most pressing inquiries customers may have regarding the daily operation, maintenance, product advantages, and after-sales service of our cone crushers. Our aim is to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of our overall capabilities and enable you to make informed decisions for your projects.

Copper ore grades (0.4%-2.0% Cu) and rock hardness directly determine grinding circuit sizing and reagent consumption. High-hardness porphyry copper ores require heavy-duty primary jaw crushers and closed-circuit ball milling to achieve a fine liberation size (-200 mesh ≤ 0.074mm). Zhongxin customizes drive motor power and liner materials based on initial ore Bond Work Index (BWI) tests.

Peruvian copper ores often contain pyrite (FeS2) or other complex sulfides. In our 200 TPD flotation plant design, lime CaO) is added during slurry conditioning in the agitation tanks to adjust pulp pH (9.0-11.5), suppressing iron sulfides while selective collectors (e.g., Xanthates or Dithiophosphates) collect chalcopyrite, achieving high concentrate grades (18%-28% Cu).

Through our two-stage concentrate dewatering system (Center-Drive Thickener + Disc Vacuum Filter), over 85% of process water is recovered from thickener overflow and filter filtrate. Recycled water is directed to a closed-loop storage tank for reuse in the grinding and flotation circuits, drastically minimizing fresh water makeup and meeting Peruvian MINAM/OEFA environmental regulations.

Complete EPC delivery generally takes 60 to 90 days for factory equipment manufacturing and pre-assembly, followed by 30 to 45 days for ocean transport to Peru, and 30 days for on-site civil foundations, mechanical installation, wet commissioning, and metallurgical tuning by Zhongxin's technical engineers.

Maintaining a high concentrate grade (18% - 28% Cu) relies on precise multi-stage flotation control. In the Zhongxin 1 Roughing, 2 Scavenging, 2 Cleaning flow circuit, cleaner stages remove fine gangue through secondary washwater and controlled froth depth. Automatic reagent dosing skids continuously monitor slurry pH and flow rates, ensuring optimal collector concentration without over-collecting unwanted iron or gangue minerals.

For continuous copper flotation plants processing 200 TPD, a disc vacuum filter offers seamless, automated continuous operation with lower energy consumption than batch filter presses. It reduces final copper concentrate filter cake moisture below 12%, making the concentrate immediately ready for bulk bagging, shipping, and direct commercial delivery to Peruvian copper smelters.

The total installed power for the entire plant is approximately 350 kW. To reduce electricity consumption per ton of ore in remote mining regions of Peru, high-efficiency premium-efficiency motors, frequency-controlled slurry pumps, and energy-saving wet ball mills with rolling bearings (instead of traditional sliding bearings) are deployed, lowering total power draw by 10% - 15%.

Yes. Peruvian porphyry ores often contain valuable associated metals like gold (Au), silver (Ag), or molybdenum (Mo). The flotation circuit can be configured with targeted collector reagents or supplementary gravity separation units (e.g., centrifugal concentrators) to collect coarse free gold before flotation, maximizing total revenue per ton of processed ore.

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