Froth flotation chemistry separates copper ore from gangue — xanthate collectors selectively bind to sulfide minerals, attaching them to air bubbles. Without these molecules, battery-grade copper stays in the rock.
2:48:40 AM · Jul 19, 2026
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Froth flotation chemistry separates copper ore from gangue — xanthate collectors selectively bind to sulfide minerals, attaching them to air bubbles. Without these molecules, battery-grade copper stays in the rock.