noun
- the process of improving the quality or concentration of ore by removing impurities or waste materials
Usage: mining; metallurgy
Examples
- The mining company invested in new beneficiation equipment to increase ore purity.
- Beneficiation techniques help separate valuable minerals from waste rock.
- The beneficiation plant processes thousands of tons of raw ore daily.
- Modern beneficiation methods have improved the efficiency of metal extraction.
- Environmental regulations require careful management of beneficiation waste products.
- The beneficiation process increased the iron content from 30% to 65%.