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methodology can satisfactorily forecast the recovery poten-
tial of a TSF with a minimal number of test works. Testing
for Families 1–4 is currently only required so that a specific
particle balance for each family can be used in the prior
probability adjustment step. Similarly to the discussion
regarding PSMs, a strategy to use a single prior probability
Figure 10. Predictions of sulfides and gangue grades in the concentrates and tailings throughout the TSF. Colored squares
represent the values quantified with the particle-based separation models for each sample
adjustment would largely improve the methodology pro-
posed. In this case, only the test work for the global com-
posite sample would be required to forecast the recovery
potential of the Davidschacht tailings storage facility. Yet,
while the method presented here should be applicable to
any other TSF in which comminution is not required,
methodology can satisfactorily forecast the recovery poten-
tial of a TSF with a minimal number of test works. Testing
for Families 1–4 is currently only required so that a specific
particle balance for each family can be used in the prior
probability adjustment step. Similarly to the discussion
regarding PSMs, a strategy to use a single prior probability
Figure 10. Predictions of sulfides and gangue grades in the concentrates and tailings throughout the TSF. Colored squares
represent the values quantified with the particle-based separation models for each sample
adjustment would largely improve the methodology pro-
posed. In this case, only the test work for the global com-
posite sample would be required to forecast the recovery
potential of the Davidschacht tailings storage facility. Yet,
while the method presented here should be applicable to
any other TSF in which comminution is not required,