Bauxite/timber problem

[Millza79]

To all,

Currently we are looking at the option of removing timber from the feed conveyors of the bauxite beneficiation plant at Weipa. One of our options for solving this problem has been the idea of float/sink equipment which will utilise the difference in sg between the bauxite (2.2) and the timber (~1.1) to cause the separation.

If any one has had experiences with bauxite/timber separation or a similar process (ie timber and another mineral) could you please let me know your experiences – ie what processes were successful.

Regards Andrew