Mining

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Flotation 2 fs.jpg (60.6k)
Froth flotation is one of the numerous processes used to extract platinum from the ore. 
Norilsk-Flotation fs.jpg (50.1k)
Banks of flotation cells at Norilsk Nickel’s Talnakh operation in Siberia.
Bushfeldt May 2003.jpg (67.8k)
The area highlighted by the square is the Bushveld Complex where platinum mining is concentrated. Click on the picture for a schematic map of this area showing locations of platinum mines and projects. 
Mining fs.jpg (51.5k)
Blasting at PP Rust open pit.
zimplats_fs.jpg (12.9k)
A 42-metre long road train loaded with ore leaving Zimplat’s Ngezi mine for the Selous Metallurgical Complex.
winding gear 2 fs.jpg (32.1k)
Platinum mine in South Africa.
Stillwater minefs.jpg (25.1k)
The Stillwater mine.
RPM converter.jpg (17.7k)
Platinum production in South Africa.