Application of X-ray probe analysis to characterize high-grade iron ores

拟议的研究将提高我们对钢铁生产用铁矿石的认识。矿体往往是铁和非铁矿物的复杂混合物，这需要多方面的方法来解释矿化。标准的分析方法会破坏样品，因此无法获得全面评价成矿过程所需的高分辨率矿物学数据。此 ** 信息对于优化采矿作业至关重要，因为它有助于选择最具成本效益的 ** 处理流程。** AGAT实验室是一家高度专业化的实验室服务提供商，为 ** 采矿、能源、环境、运输、农业食品和生命科学部门提供分析解决方案。使用 ** 其服务的铁矿石公司需要更详细地了解影响矿石品位的因素，以保持竞争力。**铁矿石价格在大衰退后继续波动，目前仍处于历史低位。因此，应用X射线探针分析等新技术来了解存款矿物学特别适合于学术界和工业界的合作。将X射线探测数据与 ** 标准分析的信息相结合，将更全面地了解存款的复杂性，使采矿公司能够 ** 更有效地调整其开采技术。我们的合作伙伴关系将扩大AGAT世界 ** 级实验室的能力，并确保地球科学前沿的持续知识转移。该项目的主要目标是：1）使用X射线探针和标准分析技术评估和解释四种具有代表性的高品位铁矿石的矿物学，2）为AGAT的客户开发更全面的铁矿石分析包奠定科学和技术基础。结果可能为加拿大采矿业提供 ** 显著的优势。

Proposed research will improve our understanding of iron ore for the manufacture of steel. Ore bodies are often**complex mixtures of iron and non-iron minerals, which requires a multi-faceted approach to interpreting**mineralization. Standard analytical practices are sample destructive and therefore prevent the acquisition of**high-resolution mineralogical data necessary for a complete appreciation of ore-forming processes. This**information is critical for optimizing mining operations because it assists in selecting the most cost-effective**processing stream.**AGAT Laboratories is a highly specialized laboratory service provider that offers analytical solutions to the**mining, energy, environment, transportation, agri-food, and life sciences sectors. Iron ore companies that utilize**their services require a more detailed understanding of the factors affecting ore-grade to remain competitive.**Iron ore prices continue to fluctuate after the Great Recession and remain historically low. Therefore, the**application of new techniques like X-ray probe analysis to understand deposit mineralogy is especially**well-suited for academic-industry collaboration. Integration of X-ray probe data with information from**standard analyses will provide a more complete picture of deposit complexity, allowing mining companies to**more efficiently tune their extraction techniques. Our partnership will expand the capabilities of AGAT's world**class laboratories and ensure continued knowledge transfer at the forefront of the Earth sciences.**The main objectives of the project are: 1) to evaluate and interpret the mineralogy of four representative**high-grade iron ores using X-ray probe and standard analytical techniques, and 2) to develop the scientific and**technical basis for a more comprehensive iron ore analytical package for AGAT's clients. Results may provide**significant advantages for the Canadian mining industry.