The combination of EPD and HS techniques is known as "3D-Technology of Mineral Processing and Sample Preparation for Mineral Research". It makes possible to conduct mineral processing and sample preparation for the following:

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• Study the crystal morphology, mineralogy and mineral chemistry of PGM, gold, base metals and other useful constituents of different rock types containing low concentrations; 

• Enhance the chances of finding accessory minerals for their identification and characterization (e.g. PGM, gold, diamond, zircon, baddeleyite, etc); 

• Carry out prospecting and technological mapping at the phase level from small samples (100-2000g); 

• Produce ultraclean separates of accessory minerals for any analytical purpose (i.e. mineral identification, isotopic studies, X-ray diffraction etc.) without using toxic chemicals and reactants which may leach or crush desired minerals; 

• Determine the identity of accessory minerals, their grain-size distribution and mineral associations; important information for economic evaluation and extraction; 

• Detect the occurrence of useful minerals and elements in possible secondary mineral deposits (process products such as mine tailings, industrial slags, etc); 

• Separate intact crystals and/or crystal fragments of diamonds and gemstones; 

• Contribute to better understanding of the paragenesis of deposits through detailed studies of accessory minerals; 

• Conduct analysis of losses in tailings from concentration mills, etc.

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This website provides most discrete information that includes research papers, presentations, flowcharts, as well as continuously updated news and analytics for efficient use of EPD and HS technologies for various mineral processing applications and sample preparation.