Experimental Research
With over a decade of hands‑on industry practice, Guote Equipment’s Mineral Analysis Laboratory has built up solid technical expertise and abundant practical experience.Accredited by CNAS, our laboratory is equipped with a high‑level industrial pilot test facility. Every year, we complete close to 100 mineral test and research projects for global clients, delivering internationally‑competent mineral processing testing capabilities.
INNOVATIVE, TAILORED TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY MINERAL PROJECT
At Guote Equipment, we embrace an innovation‑driven mindset to deliver custom‑fit technical solutions for every mineral type. Prior to launching any research project, we hold thorough pre‑study discussions to guarantee effective solution outcomes. Drawing on innovative thinking, we design tailored experimental plans for each ore sample, fully evaluating and leveraging its unique mineral properties.
▶ Process for South African Manganese‑Iron Ore Project.
South Africa hosts the world‑renowned Kalahari manganese field, featuring complex and refractory manganese ore resources. For a large local manganese ore processing project, the raw ore exhibits a complex mineral composition — including coexisting rhodochrosite, pyrolusite and psilomelane — accompanied by fine particle fractions, high mud content and elevated iron‑phosphorus impurities. These characteristics created three typical processing challenges: sludge interference seriously impaired separation precision, fine‑grained manganese recovery was difficult to improve, and deep removal of iron and phosphorus impurities remained challenging. Conventional fixed processes failed to achieve qualified concentrate indicators, which called for highly targeted customized beneficiation design. Guote Mineral Analysis Laboratory carried out systematic ore testing and delivered a complete and reliable process development report.
When handling similar complex manganese ore testing projects, Guote Mineral Analysis Laboratory formulates detailed schemes covering pre‑test mineralogical analysis, conditional testing and full‑process verification, and finalizes the optimized mineral processing flowsheet as below:
Multi‑Mineral Adaptive Sorting System
Adopting vertical‑ring high‑gradient magnetic separators with adjustable field‑strength configurations, optimized for variable magnetic properties among co‑existing manganese minerals. A combined circuit of flotation column and mechanical flotation cell is implemented to realize precise separation of complex mixed minerals and improve overall manganese recovery.
Ultra‑Fine Full‑Fraction Recovery Technology
Developed based on test‑validated coupled desliming and carrier‑assisted flotation principles, this technology enhances ultra‑fine particle capture via hydrophobic agglomeration. High‑precision suspended vibration cone concentrators are deployed to compensate for separation limitations of conventional gravity‑based equipment, maximizing fine manganese resource utilization.
Deep Iron‑Phosphorus Impurity Removal System
We build a synergistic metallurgical‑mineral‑processing solution to boost iron‑removal efficiency in subsequent magnetic‑separation stages. Our innovative concentrate‑blending technology scientifically mixes magnetic, gravity and flotation concentrates with different impurity profiles to satisfy strict downstream metallurgical requirements.
For complex multi‑ore test scenarios with variable ore properties and feed sources from multiple mine sites, Guote starts by implementing representative ore sampling and has developed a standardized sampling methodology.
Workflow: Mine‑capacity oriented planning & design → representative sampling → testing of multiple sample combinations → primary sample testing plus auxiliary‑sample verification → final beneficiation recommendation → engineering design → plant construction → production aligned with designed throughput → ore blending at designated zones within the concentrator → beneficiation operation
ACCURATE EXPERIMENTAL TESTING FOR MORE THAN 30 TYPES OF MINERALS
Guote’s Mineral Analysis Laboratory is fitted with a full array of state‑of‑the‑art testing instruments. Our equipment lineup includes experimental crushers, fine grinders, dryers, vertical‑ring magnetic separators, flat‑plate magnetic separators, spectrometers, atomic fluorescence spectrometers, atomic absorption spectrometers and infrared ore analyzers, alongside a complete set of auxiliary test facilities.
We are capable of rock‑mineral identification, grinding work‑index measurement and intelligent laser particle‑size analysis. A full spectrum of beneficiation tests can be performed in‑house: gravity separation, magnetic separation, flotation, cyanide leaching‑adsorption, bacterial oxidation, acid leaching, special beneficiation, heap leaching, tailings thickening and dry stacking. This supports end‑to‑end experimental research for diverse mineral processing routes.
We provide testing and processing solutions for over 30 ore varieties, including manganese, titanium, iron, lithium, quartz, graphite, chromium, zirconium, vanadium, tungsten, molybdenum, antimony, tin, feldspar, fluorite, andalusite, barite and phosphate.
FIRST‑CLASS TEST & PILOT CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE MINERAL UTILIZATION
Guote’s in‑house Test & Pilot Center covers around 1 500 m³ and is built to deliver high‑standard pilot‑scale mineral processing trials. Fitted with full‑size pilot‑test equipment and mobile test workstations, the center supports advanced technical R&D work. We maintain long‑term industry‑university‑research cooperation with multiple universities, focusing on solving practical mineral‑processing technical bottlenecks, advancing comprehensive mineral utilization, and building a leading‑edge beneficiation research platform.
Besides standard testing equipment for crushing, screening, grinding, classification, dewatering and filtration, the center is also equipped with test set‑ups for gravity separation, ore washing, flotation, chemical beneficiation, magnetic separation, electrostatic separation and color sorting. All these test facilities are optimized and innovatively developed according to real‑world ore‑separation project requirements.
SPECIALIZED TEAMS TO GUARANTEE TARGET TEST PERFORMANCE
Guote deploys dedicated professional teams to ensure mineral processing tests, lab analysis and equipment commissioning fully meet agreed‑upon technical specifications. Our personnel seamlessly combine experimental research, beneficiation engineering design and on‑site commissioning work. This enables our clients to reach targeted recovery rates, satisfy all process‑performance benchmarks, and secure stable concentrator operation, so as to maximize overall project economic benefits.
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