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FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

Abayomi Paul Akinola, Nannim Vongjen Victor, Kushai Caleb Aluwong.


Abstract
This research is based on upgrading galena and sphalerite ores using the froth flotation method of mineral concentration. Samples of ores were taken from the surface and the underground openings at the Mining site. These samples were analyzed using sieve and x-ray refraction fluorescence (XRF) analysis. The sieve analysis determined the liberation size to be 0.355mm. The XRF analysis revealed that the samples have an average of 10.20% Zn and 40.78% Pb. After the froth flotation process, zinc concentration increased from 10.20% to 20.23% on average, and that of Lead increased from 40.78% to 57.53%. The enrichment ratio of the Lead was calculated to be 1.28, while that of Zinc was 1.98; this indicated that adding more value to the galena and sphalerite ores would lead to more returns on investment. The increase in return-over-investment will also encourage more local concentration before exports.

Key words: Concentration, Froth-flotation, Enrichment Ratio, Economic Development, XRF


 
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Akinola AP, Victor NV, Aluwong KC. FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. NJE. 2022; 29(3): 12-16.

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Akinola AP, Victor NV, Aluwong KC. FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. https://www.njeabu.com.ng/?mno=102113 [Access: June 27, 2026].

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Akinola AP, Victor NV, Aluwong KC. FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. NJE. 2022; 29(3): 12-16.


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Akinola AP, Victor NV, Aluwong KC. FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. NJE. (2022), [cited June 27, 2026]; 29(3): 12-16.


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Akinola, A. P., Victor, . N. V. & Aluwong, . K. C. (2022) FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. NJE, 29 (3), 12-16.


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Akinola, Abayomi Paul, Nannim Vongjen Victor, and Kushai Caleb Aluwong. 2022. FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 29 (3), 12-16.


Chicago Style

Akinola, Abayomi Paul, Nannim Vongjen Victor, and Kushai Caleb Aluwong. "FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA." Nigerian Journal of Engineering 29 (2022), 12-16.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Akinola, Abayomi Paul, Nannim Vongjen Victor, and Kushai Caleb Aluwong. "FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA." Nigerian Journal of Engineering 29.3 (2022), 12-16. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Akinola, A. P., Victor, . N. V. & Aluwong, . K. C. (2022) FROTH FLOTATION UPGRADING OF GALENA AND SPHALERITE ORE OF WASE PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 29 (3), 12-16.


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