Crushed ore agglomeration and its control for heap leach …
Generally, drum agglomeration is practiced for ores containing high clay contents such as nickel laterite/saprolite ores (Kappes, 2005). Crushed ore is agglomerated much like fine tailings, but preferred operating conditions and equipment are different such as more binder (5–7.5 kg/t), considerably more water (16–22%), and …