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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section explores the outcomes and discussions stem-
ming from the Geometallurgy Program at the Vargem
Grande Iron Ore Complex, aiming to understand how the
program enhances mineral processing and overall plant
efficiency.
Characterization and Bench Scale Tests
The average Fe, SiO2, and major contaminant contents in
the desliming process feed are outlined in Table 1 for the
HZT samples and Table 2 for the ABO samples. The Fe
grade shows comparable values between the two deposits,
considering both IC (39.20% and 37.84%) and IF samples
Figure 3. Integrated Data Retrieval System at VGR2 Plant
Table 1. Average chemical analysis values of desliming feed by lithotype—HZT
Lithotype Fe (%)SiO
2 (%)Al
2 O
3 P (%)Mn (%)PPC (%)
HC 66.13 4.10 0.73 0.059 0.027 0.27
HCT 59.34 4.79 4.07 0.108 0.036 6.13
IFR 55.98 17.16 1.36 0.033 0.115 0.91
IF 38.99 41.36 0.82 0.056 0.059 1.51
IC 39.20 42.30 0.39 0.048 0.021 0.77
IGO 47.86 23.18 1.81 0.088 0.184 5.82
IAL 55.14 4.98 5.15 0.185 0.094 10.62
IMN 37.67 35.06 0.90 0.122 3.266 5.07
Table 2. Average chemical analysis values of desliming feed by lithotype—ABO
Lithotype Fe (%)SiO
2 (%)Al
2 O
3 P (%)Mn (%)PPC (%)
IC 37.84 43.94 0.41 0.020 0.096 0.62
ICT 42.29 34.53 2.62 0.052 0.023 2.16
IF 38.78 36.34 0.94 0.038 0.047 1.05
IMN 44.80 29.65 2.46 0.043 1.070 2.09
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section explores the outcomes and discussions stem-
ming from the Geometallurgy Program at the Vargem
Grande Iron Ore Complex, aiming to understand how the
program enhances mineral processing and overall plant
efficiency.
Characterization and Bench Scale Tests
The average Fe, SiO2, and major contaminant contents in
the desliming process feed are outlined in Table 1 for the
HZT samples and Table 2 for the ABO samples. The Fe
grade shows comparable values between the two deposits,
considering both IC (39.20% and 37.84%) and IF samples
Figure 3. Integrated Data Retrieval System at VGR2 Plant
Table 1. Average chemical analysis values of desliming feed by lithotype—HZT
Lithotype Fe (%)SiO
2 (%)Al
2 O
3 P (%)Mn (%)PPC (%)
HC 66.13 4.10 0.73 0.059 0.027 0.27
HCT 59.34 4.79 4.07 0.108 0.036 6.13
IFR 55.98 17.16 1.36 0.033 0.115 0.91
IF 38.99 41.36 0.82 0.056 0.059 1.51
IC 39.20 42.30 0.39 0.048 0.021 0.77
IGO 47.86 23.18 1.81 0.088 0.184 5.82
IAL 55.14 4.98 5.15 0.185 0.094 10.62
IMN 37.67 35.06 0.90 0.122 3.266 5.07
Table 2. Average chemical analysis values of desliming feed by lithotype—ABO
Lithotype Fe (%)SiO
2 (%)Al
2 O
3 P (%)Mn (%)PPC (%)
IC 37.84 43.94 0.41 0.020 0.096 0.62
ICT 42.29 34.53 2.62 0.052 0.023 2.16
IF 38.78 36.34 0.94 0.038 0.047 1.05
IMN 44.80 29.65 2.46 0.043 1.070 2.09