The Mineral Processing Division has been carrying out R&D studies in the field of Mineral
Benificiation since its inception in 1960.
Its Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory, Pilot Plant and Analytical Laboratory Complex
establised at Nagpur with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme is well
equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to carry out R&D studies in the field of mineral
beneficiation, mineral characterisation, analysis of ores, minerals & ore dressing products as
well as environmental samples. The Environmental Laboratory is recognised by Central
Pollution Control Board & Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board.
The Bureau has created region wise facilities in mineral testing, beneficialtion & analysis of
ores and ores by opening
Regional Mineral Processing Laboratories and Pilot Plants at Ajmer and Bangalore which are
also well equipped.
For Salient Data of Mineral Processing Investigations carreid out for Iron Ore by IBM during
2001-2012, please click here
R & D INFRASTRUCTURE :
The R & D infrastructure of Mineral Processing Division consists of the following units :
1. Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory and Pilot Plant , Nagpur.
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Ore Dressing Laboratory for bench scale beneficiation studies.
Mineral beneficiation Pilot Plant having capacity ranging from 0.5 to 2 tonnes/ hour.
Chemical Analysis Laboratory.
Minerological Laboratory.
Physical Characterisation Laboratory.
Environmental Analysis Laboratory.
2. Regional Ore Dressing Laboratory and Pilot Plant , Ajmer.
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Ore Dressing Laboratory and Pilot Plant.
Chemical Analysis Laboratory.
Minerological Laboratory.
3. Regional Ore Dressing Laboratory and Pilot Plant , Bangalore.
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Ore Dressing Laboratory and pilot Plant.
Chemical Analysis Laboratory including fire assay.
Minerological Laboratory.
IMPORTANT FACILITIES :
MINERAL PROCESSING
IBM has been conducting mineral beneficiation test work on a variety of ores and minerals
and over 2200 investigations have been completed so far. The prime objective of the
investigations is to develop the process, the know-how and flow sheet for beneficiation to
obtain saleable products from low grade ores and mineral rejects.
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Crushing
Jaw, Roll, Reduction Cone Crushers.
Grinding
Ball, Rod and Pebble Mills.
Gravity Concentration
Jigs (Denver, Hartz)
HMS (Cone)
Shaking Tables (Wilfley, Deister & Mozley)
Multi-gravity separator (MGS)
Centrifugal Concentrator (Knelson)
Air Classifier
Spirals (MDL)
Floatex Density Separator
Duplex Concentrator.
Magnetic Separation
Dry magnetic separator ( Permroll, Improsys)
Disc high intensity dry magnetic separator
Cross belt high intensity magnetic separator
Induced Roll magnetic separator
Low intensity drum separator ( Sala & Dings)
Wet high intensity magnetic separator ( Eriez & Jones)
Ferrous Wheel (High gradient) magnetic separator
High gradient magnetic separator - Cryogenic (Carpco)
Flotation Cells
Laboratory Floatation Cells
Denver, Wemco, Outokumphu, Agitair
Pilot plant scale flotation cells
Denver and Dorr Oliver (different capacities)
Flotation columns (3 " dia)
Electrostatic Separator
Carpco Roll and Plate type electrostatic separator.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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Classical Wet Analysis.
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
X- Ray Fluroscence Spectrophotometer (XRF)
Inductively Coupled Plasma Analyser(ICPA)
Infra Red Spectroscope(FTIA).
Ion Chromatograph.
Carbon Sulphur Analyser.
UV Visible Spectrophotometer.
Flame Photometer.
Ion Selective Electrode Analyser.
MINEROLOGY
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Sample Preparation Equipment.
Microscopes.
X- Ray Diffractometer (XRD)
TG / DTA Thermo Analyser
Electron Probe Micro Analyser (EPMA)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISATION
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Particle size analyser( Sedigraph 5100)
Brightness tester.
Surface area analyzer.
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Please click on the link for Schedule of Charges
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
The Mineral Processing Division of IBM is carrying out R & D studies for development of
beneficiation process flow-sheet / process know-how of low grade ores and minerals in
Laboratory and Pilot Plant scale and to generate process data / parameters for design of
commercial concentrators. The major sponsors of the investigation are public sector
undertakings, central and state governments as well as many private mining companies and
consultancy firms. Besides, substantial departmental promotional work is also carried out
which are of prime importance from conservation of minerals and environmental aspects
point of view.
Some of the significant work has been done in the field of mineral beneficiation for the
following sponsors from the mineral industry / related institutions and organisations. Please
click here for Salient Data of Mineral Processing investigations on Iron Ore.
INTERNATIONAL
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M/s Bishi Metal Exploration Corporation, Japan
M/s Lurgi, West Germany
M/s Metchem, Canada
M/s RTZ Consultants
National Mining Company LLC, Oman
Government of Bhutan
Government of Vietnam
CENTRAL & STATE AGENCIES
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Department of Mining & Geology of the States of Assam , Gujarat, Maharashtra,
Meghalaya, Manipur, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim and West Bengal.
Geological Survey of India.
Indian Institute of Science , Bangalore.
Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar and Jorhat.
National Metallurgical Laboratory, Chennai and Jamshedpur.
PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS
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Andhra Pradesh Mining Corporation Ltd.
Bhilai Steel Plant
Fertilizers Corporation of India Ltd.
Gujarat Minerals Development Corporation
Hutti Gold Mines Ltd.
Hindustan Copper Ltd.
Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Ltd.
Maharashtra State Mining Corporation Ltd.
Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.
Manganese Ore India Ltd.
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.
Orissa Mining Corporation.
Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd.
Rajasthan State Tungsten Development Corporation.
Sikkim Mining Corporation Ltd.
Uttar Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.
West Bengal Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.
PRIVATE SECTOR
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Ambuja Cement Ltd.
Achean Granites Pvt. Ltd.
Associated Cement Co. Ltd.
Bharat Aluminium Co. Ltd.
Binani Cements Ltd.
BEC Fertilizers Ltd.
Chowgule & Co. Ltd.
Dempo Mining Corporation Ltd.
English India Clay Ltd.
Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd.
G.R.Graphites
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Ispat Industries Ltd.
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Keshoram Cements .
Madras Cements Ltd.
Mangalam Cements Ltd.
Oswal Chemcials and Fertilizers Ltd.
Sesa Goa Pvt. Ltd.
Salgaocar Pvt. Ltd.
Sociedade Fomento Industrial Ltd.
SRF Ltd
Tamilnadu Minerals
Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.