Carbonatite / Clays
Carbonatite/Clays+ 1 related classifications
Deposits where carbonatite-hosted rare earths have been further enriched through secondary weathering processes, creating a clay-hosted REE zone overlying or adjacent to the primary carbonatite. This combination can yield both hard-rock carbonatite ore and softer, leachable ionic-clay-like material from the same deposit.
Processing
DifficultyMedium
Processing & Metallurgy
The carbonatite fraction follows conventional flotation and cracking flowsheets, while the clay fraction may be amenable to heap or in-situ leaching, offering potential cost savings.
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1 FoundTypical Composition
The set of elements typically dominant in Carbonatite / Clays deposits.