Includes chalcocite and chalcopyrite Typically processed using pyrometallurgy although low grade ores may sometimes use steps from the hydrometallurgy process development In mining the process of constructing a mining facility and the infrastructure to support it typically occurs before extraction begins but can also occur concurrently
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Get PriceCrushing and grinding are the two primary comminution processes Crushing is normally carried out on run of mine [3] ore while grinding normally carried out after crushing may be conducted on dry or slurried material In comminution the size reduction of particles is done by three types of forces compression impact and attrition
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Get PriceMining the ore The first step requires the lead ore to be mined from the grounds Heavy machinery is used to drill the rocks from deep tunnels or blast it with dynamite breaking the ore into pieces The ore is then shoveled onto loaders and trucks and hauled to a shaft The miners dump the ore down the shaft and from there it is hoisted to
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