Yongjun Peng is a Professor at School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. He obtained his PhD under the supervision of Profs Stephen Grano, John Ralston and Daniel Fornasiero from the Ian Wark Research Institute of the University of South Australia in 2002. This study was part of a large international project, AMIRA P260C regarding grinding and flotation chemistry in fine particle flotation with application of complementary solution and surface analytical techniques. He studied the galvanic interactions between grinding media and base metal sulphide minerals, mineral oxidation and dissolution, the activation of iron sulphide minerals, and surface contamination in improving mineral flotation. He was the 1st researcher developing the well-known Magotteaux Mill which allows the control of chemical reactions during grinding. His research work also guides the industry to use high chromium media in primary grinding mills and inert grinding media in regrinding mills to minimize the negative effect of galvanic interactions.
From 2002 to 2006, Yongjun Peng worked at the COREM Research Centre in Canada which is supported by the Canadian government and eleven international member mining companies. During his time there, he developed technologies for member mining companies to improve base metal, gold and niobium flotation. He was awarded an expert certificate for five years in Canada by the Quebec government, and also awarded NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)-Industry Research Fellowship. From 2006 to 2009, Yongjun Peng worked at BHP Billiton Perth Technology Centre in Australia as a Senior Metallurgist/Engineer responsible for fine nickel flotation in saline water, gold and uranium processing. He won a major BHP Billiton internal prize in 2008.
Yongjun Peng’s current research at the University of Queensland focuses on froth flotation and the underlying solution chemistry, colloid/surface chemistry and electrochemistry. In addition to solving problems for individual companies, the underlying theme is the particle interaction taking place during the processing of low quality and complex energy and mineral resources with low quality water to address key challenges that face the resource industry today. His research is supported by the Australia Research Council, the Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP) and the resource industry. In 2022, he was awarded the ACARP Research Excellent Award recognising research and leadership excellence through long term commitment and impact.
New technologies developed
Depressing hydrophobic gangue minerals in the flotation of sulphide ores. Traditional prefloat to float and remove hydrophobic gangue minerals also floats and removes sulphide minerals due to the collectorless flotation of sulphide minerals upon surface oxidation. This technology introduces a prefloat cleaner stage where sulphide minerals recovered to the prefloat concentrate are depressed and separated from other hydrophobic gangue minerals at a low pulp potential using innovative reducing agents which do not affect the natural floatability of sulphide minerals. The prefloat cleaner tailings are then fed back to the main sulphide flotation circuit. Traditional reducing agents applied in prefloat require high consumptions and also interfere with the downstream flotation. Flotation tests using chalcopyrite and organic carbon show that the new approach can reduce the loss of chalcopyrite in the prefloat by over 40% without affecting the rejection of naturally hydrophobic gangue. This technology is commercialized by ALS.
GoldRecover. This technology improves the gold flotation recovery from comminution circuit and flotation circuit in gold processing operations using innovative chemicals to remove iron contamination from gold surfaces. Iron contamination prevents the adsorption of collectors on mineral surfaces. Based on a copper-gold ore, this technology achieved a gold recovery up to 30% and a copper recovery up to 12% higher than the base line. Based on a pyrite-gold ore, this technology achieved a gold recovery up to 10% higher than the base line. This technology is commercialized by Kinetic Group Worldwide.
Counteracting the adverse effect of cyanide in flotation. Cyanide added to depress gangue minerals or existing in process water can depress the flotation of sulphide and precious minerals. Cyanide can also complex with metal ions and form metal cyanide which can depress or activate mineral flotation depending on the pulp chemistry. The new technology involves the modification of pulp chemistry to make metal cyanide activate sulphide and precious minerals in flotation. This technology has been applied in the sponsor’s flotation plant to improve gold and silver recoveries since 2012.
Regrinding-flotation pre-treatment prior to CIL leaching. This technology has been applied in the sponsor’s plant to improve copper and gold recoveries while reducing cyanide consumption since 2012.
New sulphidisation to improve the flotation of oxidized minerals. Traditional sulphidisation suffers from drawbacks such as low efficiency, low pulp potential with a high reagent consumption and difficulty to sulphidise some minerals. The new sulphidisation we developed from the ARC Linkage Project LP160100619 supported by Newmont and Newcrest is conducted at higher pulp potential. Based on a stockpile copper ore, the new sulphidisation improves the copper recovery from 76% (base line) to 93% with even higher copper grade. Based on a stockpile pyritic ore containing gold, the new sulphidisation improves the recovery of total S from 48% (base line) to 68% and the recovery of sulphide S from 84% (base line) to 92%.
De-aerating froth products (patented technologies). Persistent froth in flotation concentrates presents operational challenges in downstream processing such as pumping in sumps and dewatering in filters and thickeners. In sumps where flotation concentrates are pumped to the dewatering process, the liquid level sensors often fail to detect the persistent froth which may lead to flooding of the processing area or even the entire plant. In dewatering to separate the solids in the concentrate from water, persistent froth significantly reduces both thickening and filtration efficiencies. The accumulated persistent froth floating on top of thickeners can also limit the capacity of the plant. Two types of physical froth de-aerators have been developed, one based on physical forces and another based on pressure changes. The de-aerator using physical forces is suitable for destabilising froth in sumps and filters, while the de-aerator using pressure changes is suitable for destabilising froth in thickeners. These technologies are commercialized by DADI (AUSTRALIA) Engineering Company.
Rapid measurement of coal oxidation (patented technology). This technology can be used in the plant to determine the degree of coal oxidation in natural environments within 5 minutes. The solvens used are environmentally friendly. Based on the degree of coal oxidation, a ratio of non-polar collector to polar collector can be determined to maximise the coal flotation while minimizing reagent consumptions. At one coal preparation plant this technology demonstrates an improvement of 5%-26% increase in the recovery of coal (based on applying optimised ratios of oily and polar collectors for the measured degree of coal oxidation).This technology is commercialized by interchem.
Apparatus and method for emulsifying oily collectors for use in flotation (patented technology). Oily collectors are widely used in the flotation of various commodities. Due to their low solubility in water, a large amount of oily collectors has to be used with a long conditioning time. A number of studies has demonstrated that chemical emulsifiers can significantly improve the efficiency of oily collectors by reducing their droplets. However, the application of chemical emulsifiers in flotation plants is limited due to their strong frothing abilities which can cause various problems. We have developed apparatus to physically emulsify oily collectors to droplets with a size ranging from 12.2 µm to 0.7 µm and found that the flotation performance increases with the decrease of droplet size until an optimal droplet size. Droplets smaller than the optimal size is not beneficial to flotation. The apparatus has a low equipment cost and low maintenance. Based on the test work on five different coal samples from 3 Australian coal preparation plants, the emulsified diesel could increase the yield by 2.5 to 15.3% at the same product ash content while reducing the diesel consumption by 97,412 L to 304,941 L per annum. This technology is commercialized by DADI (AUSTRALIA) Engineering Company.
Journal Article: Maximise pyrite depression in copper ore flotation using high salinity water
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Maximise pyrite depression in copper ore flotation using high salinity water. Minerals Engineering, 196 108060, 108060. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108060
Journal Article: Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors. Minerals Engineering, 193 108020, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108020
Journal Article: The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants
Cao, Liang, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 372 121201, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121201
Depressing pyrrhotite in copper and gold flotation
(2021–2024) ARC Linkage Projects
Improving Mineral, Coal and Oil Processing by De-aerating Persistent Froth
(2021–2024) Global Innovation Linkages
(2021–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Modifying the interfacial properties of coal, mineral and bitumen froths
Doctor Philosophy
Depressing pyrite in copper flotation in the presence of a high concentration of pyrite
Doctor Philosophy
(2022) Doctor Philosophy
Maximise pyrite depression in copper ore flotation using high salinity water
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Maximise pyrite depression in copper ore flotation using high salinity water. Minerals Engineering, 196 108060, 108060. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108060
Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors. Minerals Engineering, 193 108020, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108020
The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants
Cao, Liang, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 372 121201, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121201
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Foaming and aggregation behaviours of polyethylene oxide and polyacrylamide in inhibiting mechanical entrainment of kaolinite in flotation using saline water. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 359 119299, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119299
Limitations of conventional sulphidisation in restoring the floatability of oxidised chalcocite
Moimane, Tiisetso and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Limitations of conventional sulphidisation in restoring the floatability of oxidised chalcocite. Minerals Engineering, 185 107683, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107683
Physically emulsifying oily collectors to produce optimal droplet sizes for flotation
Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Physically emulsifying oily collectors to produce optimal droplet sizes for flotation. Minerals Engineering, 184 107641, 107641. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107641
Selective inhibition of kaolinite entrainment during chalcopyrite flotation in saline water
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Selective inhibition of kaolinite entrainment during chalcopyrite flotation in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 184 107637, 107637. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107637
Chen, Xumeng, Shi, Zhiming and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The development of a novel type of microelectrodes to evaluate the reactivity of fine sulphide mineral particles. Minerals Engineering, 183 107595, 107595. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107595
Flotation behaviour in reflux flotation cell – A critical review
Chen, Jiarui, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Flotation behaviour in reflux flotation cell – A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 181 107519, 107519. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107519
Moimane, Tiisetso and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Sulphidisation of oxides and oxidised sulphides and adsorption of thiol collectors on the sulphidised products-a critical review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 305 102697, 102697. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102697
Electrochemical and surface properties of sulphidised molybdate minerals
Chen, Jiarui and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Electrochemical and surface properties of sulphidised molybdate minerals. Applied Surface Science, 592 153358, 153358. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.153358
Flotation performance of chalcopyrite in the presence of an elevated pyrite proportion
Lee, Richard Li Jie, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Flotation performance of chalcopyrite in the presence of an elevated pyrite proportion. Minerals Engineering, 177 107387, 107387. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107387
Lv, Jin-Fang, Quan, Ying-Cong, Tong, Xiong, Peng, Yongjun and Zheng, Yong-Xing (2022). The Crystallization Behavior and Stability of Chromite Synthesized in Chromium-containing Wastewater at Room Temperature. Engineering, 9, 67-76. doi: 10.1016/j.eng.2020.12.018
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The interaction of frothers with hydrophobic and hydrophilic sites of coal particles in NaCl solution. Powder Technology, 396 (Part A), 378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.011
The roles of lead ions in restoring the floatability of pyrite depressed by free cyanide
Yang, Xiaoxia, Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The roles of lead ions in restoring the floatability of pyrite depressed by free cyanide. Minerals Engineering, 175 107289, 107289. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107289
Destabilising persistent coal froth using silicone oil
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Destabilising persistent coal froth using silicone oil. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 31 (6), 1023-1031. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.11.005
Hamilton, Toby and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The removal of lead from chalcopyrite surfaces in relation to radionuclide removal from copper minerals. Powder Technology, 389, 63-74. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.05.013
Deaeration of stable coal froth by surfactants to modify the interfacial properties
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Deaeration of stable coal froth by surfactants to modify the interfacial properties. Fuel, 298 120839, 120839. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120839
Adsorption and morphology of oxidized starches on graphite
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Adsorption and morphology of oxidized starches on graphite. Minerals Engineering, 168 106936, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106936
Comparing lead and copper activation on pyrite with different degrees of surface oxidation
Yang, Xiaoxia, Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Comparing lead and copper activation on pyrite with different degrees of surface oxidation. Minerals Engineering, 168 106926, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106926
The depression of molybdenite flotation by sodium metabisulphite in fresh water and seawater
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The depression of molybdenite flotation by sodium metabisulphite in fresh water and seawater. Minerals Engineering, 168 106939, 106939. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106939
The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces. Applied Surface Science, 548 149225, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.149225
The effect of oxidized starches on chalcopyrite flotation
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The effect of oxidized starches on chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 165 106749, 106749. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106749
Evaluating the sulphidisation and flotation of oxidised chalcopyrite
Moimane, Tiisetso, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Evaluating the sulphidisation and flotation of oxidised chalcopyrite. Minerals Engineering, 164 106816, 106816. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106816
Preface to the MME special focus issue on managing gangue minerals
Peng, Yongjun and Bhambhani, Tarun (2021). Preface to the MME special focus issue on managing gangue minerals. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 669-671. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00414-x
The interactions of radioactive lead with sulphide minerals
Hamilton, Toby, Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The interactions of radioactive lead with sulphide minerals. Applied Surface Science, 538 148141, 148141. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148141
Selectively Depress Copper-Activated Pyrite in Copper Flotation at Slightly Alkaline pH
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Selectively Depress Copper-Activated Pyrite in Copper Flotation at Slightly Alkaline pH. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38 (2), 751-762. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00393-z
The Potential of Modified Starches as Mineral Flotation Depressants
Fletcher, Brenton, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The Potential of Modified Starches as Mineral Flotation Depressants. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38 (2), 739-750. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00379-x
The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 42 (6), 388-405. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2020.1776279
Huai, Yangyang, Qian, Yupeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Re-evaluating the sulphidisation reaction on malachite surface through electrochemical and cryo XPS studies. Applied Surface Science, 531 147334. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147334
The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation in seawater and diluted seawater
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation in seawater and diluted seawater. Minerals Engineering, 158 106589, 106589. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106589
The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector. Minerals Engineering, 157 106552, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106552
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of polyglycol-type frothers on the interfacial characteristics of oily collector dispersion. Minerals Engineering, 157 106579, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106579
Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The formation of iron sulphide on oxidised pyrite during sulphidisation and subsequent interactions with xanthate. Minerals Engineering, 157 106564, 106564. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106564
A comparison of native starch, oxidized starch and CMC as copper-activated pyrite depressants
Fletcher, Brenton, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2020). A comparison of native starch, oxidized starch and CMC as copper-activated pyrite depressants. Minerals Engineering, 156 106532, 106532. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106532
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Starch chemical modification for selective flotation of copper sulphide minerals from carbonaceous material: a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 156 106522, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106522
Effects of froth properties on dewatering of flotation products– A critical review
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Effects of froth properties on dewatering of flotation products– A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 155 106477, 106477. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106477
Lead adsorption on copper sulphides and the relevance to its contamination in copper concentrates
Hamilton, Toby, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Lead adsorption on copper sulphides and the relevance to its contamination in copper concentrates. Minerals Engineering, 154 106381, 106381. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106381
Xiong, Tao, Ren, Xiangjun, Xie, Meifang, Rao, Yuhuan, Peng, Yongjun and Chen, Luzheng (2020). Recovery of ultra-fine tungsten and tin from slimes using large-scale SLon-2400 centrifugal separator. Minerals, 10 (8) 694, 694-10. doi: 10.3390/min10080694
The critical degree of bornite surface oxidation in flotation
Moimane, Tiisetso, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The critical degree of bornite surface oxidation in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 155 106445, 106445. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106445
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yonjung (2020). The interaction between kaolinite and saline water in affecting the microstructure, rheology and settling of coal flotation products. Powder Technology, 372, 76-83. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.05.096
The interaction of grinding media and collector in pyrite flotation at alkaline pH
Mu, Yufan, Cheng, Yupu and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The interaction of grinding media and collector in pyrite flotation at alkaline pH. Minerals Engineering, 152 106344, 106344. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106344
The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation as a depressant of copper sulfides
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation as a depressant of copper sulfides. Minerals Engineering, 148 106203, 106203. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106203
The differential depression of an oxidized starch on the flotation of chalcopyrite and graphite
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The differential depression of an oxidized starch on the flotation of chalcopyrite and graphite. Minerals Engineering, 146 106114, 106114. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106114
Chen, Xumeng, Liu, Sunfangze and Peng, Yongjun (2020). A new approach to selectively reject naturally hydrophobic gangue in the flotation of base metal sulphide minerals. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 713-720. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00365-9
The critical degree of mineral surface oxidation in copper sulphide flotation
Moimane, Tiisetso, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The critical degree of mineral surface oxidation in copper sulphide flotation. Minerals Engineering, 145 106075, 106075. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106075
Mu, Yufan, Cheng, Yupu and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The interaction between grinding media and collector in pyrite flotation at neutral and slightly acidic pH. Minerals Engineering, 145 106063, 106063. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106063
The role of sodium metabisulphite in depressing pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation using saline water
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The role of sodium metabisulphite in depressing pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation using saline water. Minerals Engineering, 142 105921, 105921. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.105921
The effect of gold coupling on the surface properties of pyrite in the presence of ferric ions
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of gold coupling on the surface properties of pyrite in the presence of ferric ions. Applied Surface Science, 488, 277-283. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.05.236
Mitigating the coating of fine quartz in fluorite flotation using a triblock copolymer
Qian, Yupeng, Qin, Xukun and Peng, Yongjun (2019). Mitigating the coating of fine quartz in fluorite flotation using a triblock copolymer. Minerals Engineering, 136, 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.03.013
He, Tingshu, Li, Hui, Jin, Jianping, Peng, Yongjun, Wang, Yubin and Wan, He (2019). Improving fine molybdenite flotation using a combination of aliphatic hydrocarbon oil and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. Results in Physics, 12, 1050-1055. doi: 10.1016/j.rinp.2018.12.010
The effect of saline water on the settling of coal slurry and coal froth
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng, Nicholson, Timothy and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of saline water on the settling of coal slurry and coal froth. Powder Technology, 344, 161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.12.036
The effect of saline water on copper activation of pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of saline water on copper activation of pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 131, 336-341. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.11.032
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The interaction between diesel and surfactant Triton X-100 and their adsorption on coal surfaces with different degrees of oxidation. Powder Technology, 342, 840-847. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.10.047
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng, Lauten, Rolf A., Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Qi (2018). Mitigating the negative effects of clay minerals on gold flotation by a lignosulfonate-based biopolymer. Minerals Engineering, 126, 9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.06.021
Jin, Jianping, Han, Yuexin, Li, Hui, Huai, Yangyang, Peng, Yongjun, Gu, Xiaotian and Yang, Wei (2018). Mineral phase and structure changes during roasting of fine-grained carbonaceous gold ores and their effects on gold leaching efficiency. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 27 (5), 1184-1190. doi: 10.1016/j.cjche.2018.08.006
The effect of froth on the dewatering of coals – an oscillatory rheology study
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng, Nicholson, Timothy and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The effect of froth on the dewatering of coals – an oscillatory rheology study. Fuel, 222, 362-369. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.02.168
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2018). The galvanic interaction between chalcopyrite and pyrite in the presence of lignosulfonate-based biopolymers and its effects on flotation performance. Minerals Engineering, 122, 91-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.03.048
The galvanic interaction between gold and pyrite in the presence of ferric ions
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The galvanic interaction between gold and pyrite in the presence of ferric ions. Minerals Engineering, 119, 236-243. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.040
The role of sodium sulfide in the flotation of pyrite depressed in chalcopyrite flotation
Cao, Zhao, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The role of sodium sulfide in the flotation of pyrite depressed in chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 119, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.029
The effect of saline water on the critical degree of coal surface oxidation for coal flotation
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The effect of saline water on the critical degree of coal surface oxidation for coal flotation. Minerals Engineering, 119, 222-227. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.020
Managing clay minerals in froth flotation—a critical review
Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). Managing clay minerals in froth flotation—a critical review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 39 (5), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2018.1433175
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The adsorption behavior of surfactants on mineral surfaces in the presence of electrolytes - A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 121, 66-76. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.03.002
Recovering rare earths from waste phosphors using froth flotation and selective flocculation
Yu, M., Mei, G., Li, Y., Liu, D. and Peng, Y. (2017). Recovering rare earths from waste phosphors using froth flotation and selective flocculation. Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, 34 (4), 161-169. doi: 10.19150/mmp.7855
The effect of amorphous silica on pulp rheology and copper flotation
Chen, Xumeng, Hadde, Enrico, Liu, Shiqi and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The effect of amorphous silica on pulp rheology and copper flotation. Minerals Engineering, 113, 41-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.08.001
Understanding and improving the flotation of coals with different degrees of surface oxidation
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Understanding and improving the flotation of coals with different degrees of surface oxidation. Powder Technology, 321, 190-196. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.08.025
The surface properties of pyrite coupled with gold in the presence of oxygen
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The surface properties of pyrite coupled with gold in the presence of oxygen. Minerals Engineering, 111, 131-139. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.06.013
The interaction between Ca2+ and molybdenite edges and its effect on molybdenum flotation
Wan, He, Yang, Wei, Cao, Weicheng, He, Tingshu, Liu, Yanying, Yang, Jianbo, Guo, Lin and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The interaction between Ca2+ and molybdenite edges and its effect on molybdenum flotation. Minerals, 7 (8) 141, 141. doi: 10.3390/min7080141
The influence of Ca2+ and pH on the interaction between PAHs and molybdenite edges
Wan, He, Yang, Wei, He, Tingshu, Yang, Jianbo, Guo, Lin and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The influence of Ca2+ and pH on the interaction between PAHs and molybdenite edges. Minerals, 7 (6) 104, 104. doi: 10.3390/min7060104
Chen, Xumeng, Chang, Ziyong and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Predicting the degree of surface oxidation on fine coals by measuring the oxygen transfer rate in coal suspensions. Fuel Processing Technology, 159, 313-319. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.01.044
Ren, Zijie, Yu, Futao, Gao, Huimin, Chen, Zhijie, Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Lingyun (2017). Selective separation of fluorite, barite and calcite with valonea extract and sodium fluosilicate as depressants. Minerals, 7 (2) 24, 24. doi: 10.3390/min7020024
Zhao, Shengli, Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Mai, Yuliang (2017). An impedance spectroscopy study on the mitigation of clay slime coatings on chalcocite by electrolytes. Minerals Engineering, 101, 40-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.09.027
Surface properties of fractured and polished pyrite in relation to flotation
Mu, Yufan, Li, Liqing and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Surface properties of fractured and polished pyrite in relation to flotation. Minerals Engineering, 101, 10-19. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.11.012
The interaction between copper species and pyrite surfaces in copper cyanide solutions
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Wang, L., Peng, Y. and Runge, K. (2017). The mechanism responsible for the effect of frothers on the degree of entrainment in laboratory batch flotation. Minerals Engineering, 100, 124-131. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.10.023
The flotation of aluminosilicate polymorphic minerals with anionic and cationic collectors
Jin, Junxun, Gao, Huimin, Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Min, Fanfei (2016). The flotation of aluminosilicate polymorphic minerals with anionic and cationic collectors. Minerals Engineering, 99, 123-132. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.005
Wang, L., Runge, K., Peng, Y. and Vos, C. (2016). An empirical model for the degree of entrainment in froth flotation based on particle size and density. Minerals Engineering, 98, 187-193. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.025
Rheology measurements for flotation slurries with high clay contents – a critical review
Cruz, Nestor and Peng, Yongjun (2016). Rheology measurements for flotation slurries with high clay contents – a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 98, 137-150. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.011
The depression of copper-activated pyrite in flotation by biopolymers with different compositions
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The depression of copper-activated pyrite in flotation by biopolymers with different compositions. Minerals Engineering, 96-97, 113-122. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.011
The depression of pyrite in selective flotation by different reagent systems - a Literature review
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The depression of pyrite in selective flotation by different reagent systems - a Literature review. Minerals Engineering, 96-97, 143-156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.018
The effect of biopolymer dispersants on copper flotation in the presence of kaolinite
Wang, Yanhong, Lauten, Rolf Andreas and Peng, Yongjun (2016). The effect of biopolymer dispersants on copper flotation in the presence of kaolinite. Minerals Engineering, 96-97 (9), 123-129. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.010
The role of cations in copper flotation in the presence of bentonite
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Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Parker, Gretel (2016). Electrochemical and spectroscopic studies of pyrite-cyanide interactions in relation to the depression of pyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 92, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.03.003
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The mechanism of pyrite depression at acidic pH by lignosulfonate-based biopolymers with different molecular compositions. Minerals Engineering, 92, 37-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.02.007
The joint action of saline water and flotation reagents in stabilizing froth in coal flotation
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Entrainment in froth flotation: the degree of entrainment and its contributing factors
Wang, L., Peng, Y. and Runge, K. (2016). Entrainment in froth flotation: the degree of entrainment and its contributing factors. Powder Technology, 288, 202-211. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.10.049
The effect of zinc cyanide on the flotation of gold from pyritic ore
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Mai, Yuliang (2016). The effect of zinc cyanide on the flotation of gold from pyritic ore. Minerals Engineering, 85, 106-111. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.10.023
The separation of kyanite from quartz by flotation at acidic pH
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The entrainment of kaolinite particles in copper and gold flotation using fresh water and sea water
Zhang, Ming, Xu, Ning and Peng, Yongjun (2015). The entrainment of kaolinite particles in copper and gold flotation using fresh water and sea water. Powder Technology, 286 (1), 431-437. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.08.042
The interaction of pH modifiers with kaolinite in copper-gold flotation
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The effect of regrind mills on the separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite in cleaner flotation
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Dry separation of iron minerals from low-grade coal-series kaolin
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The different effects of bentonite and kaolin on copper flotation
Wang, Yanhong, Peng, Yongjun, Nicholson, Timothy and Lauten, Rolf Andreas (2015). The different effects of bentonite and kaolin on copper flotation. Applied Clay Science, 114, 48-52. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.05.008
Effect of froth stability on dewatering of coal flotation concentrates
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Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf Andreas (2015). Electrochemistry aspects of pyrite in the presence of potassium amyl xanthate and a lignosulfonate-based biopolymer depressant. Electrochimica Acta, 174 (1), 133-142. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2015.05.150
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun and Wightman, Elaine (2015). Interactions of clay minerals in copper-gold flotation: Part 2 - Influence of some calcium bearing gangue minerals on the rheological behaviour. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 141, 51-60. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2015.06.012
The effect of sea water on copper and gold flotation in the presence of bentonite
Zhang, Ming, Peng, Yongjun and Xu, Ning (2015). The effect of sea water on copper and gold flotation in the presence of bentonite. Minerals Engineering, 77 4607, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.006
The interaction of clay minerals with gypsum and its effects on copper-gold flotation
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun, Wightman, Elaine and Xu, Ning (2015). The interaction of clay minerals with gypsum and its effects on copper-gold flotation. Minerals Engineering, 77, 121-130. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.010
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2015). Understanding different roles of lignosulfonate in dispersing clay minerals in coal flotation using deionised water and saline water. Fuel, 142, 235-242. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.10.082
Effects of free cyanide and cuprous cyanide on the flotation of gold and silver bearing pyrite
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Espinosa-Gomez, Rodolfo (2015). Effects of free cyanide and cuprous cyanide on the flotation of gold and silver bearing pyrite. Minerals Engineering, 71, 194-204. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.11.016
A review of entrainment: mechanisms, contributing factors and modelling in flotation
Wang, L., Peng, Y., Runge, K. and Bradshaw, D. (2015). A review of entrainment: mechanisms, contributing factors and modelling in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 70, 77-91. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.09.003
Effect of clay minerals on pulp rheology and the flotation of copper and gold minerals
Zhang, Ming and Peng, Yongjun (2015). Effect of clay minerals on pulp rheology and the flotation of copper and gold minerals. Minerals Engineering, 70 (13), 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.08.014
Froth stability of coal flotation in saline water
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Cyanide chemistry and its effect on mineral flotation
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Espinosa-Gomez, Rodolfo (2014). Cyanide chemistry and its effect on mineral flotation. Minerals Engineering, 66, 25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.06.010
Effect of electrolytes on the flotation of copper minerals in the presence of clay minerals
Zhao, Shengli and Peng, Yongjun (2014). Effect of electrolytes on the flotation of copper minerals in the presence of clay minerals. Minerals Engineering, 66, 152-156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.024
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2014). Effect of saline water on the flotation of fine and coarse coal particles in the presence of clay minerals. Minerals Engineering, 66, 145-151. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.03.016
The effect of saline water on mineral flotation - a critical review
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2014). The effect of saline water on mineral flotation - a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 66, 13-24. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.017
The interaction of clay minerals and saline water in coarse coal flotation
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2014). The interaction of clay minerals and saline water in coarse coal flotation. Fuel, 134, 326-332. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.085
Chen, Xumeng, Seaman, David, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Importance of oxidation during regrinding of rougher flotation concentrates with a high content of sulfides. Minerals Engineering, 66 (7), 165-172. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.014
The development of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in copper–gold plants
Burns, Fraser, Peng, Yongjun, Seaman, David and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The development of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in copper–gold plants. Powder Technology, 258, 60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2014.03.022
Flotation separation of copper sulphides from arsenic minerals at Rosebery copper concentrator
Long, Graham, Yongjun Peng and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Flotation separation of copper sulphides from arsenic minerals at Rosebery copper concentrator. Minerals Engineering, 66, 207-214. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.003
The separation of chalcopyrite and chalcocite from pyrite in cleaner flotation after regrinding
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The separation of chalcopyrite and chalcocite from pyrite in cleaner flotation after regrinding. Minerals Engineering, 58 (1-4), 64-72. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.01.010
Implementation of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper–gold plant
Burns, Fraser, Seaman, David, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Implementation of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper–gold plant. Minerals Engineering, 66, 215-220. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.021
Limits of the CIL circuit in copper-gold plants
Burns, Fraser, Peng, Yongjun, Seaman, David and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Limits of the CIL circuit in copper-gold plants. Minerals Engineering, 55, 132-137. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.10.008
Reducing the entrainment of clay minerals in flotation using tap and saline water
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2014). Reducing the entrainment of clay minerals in flotation using tap and saline water. Powder Technology, 253, 216-222. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2013.11.019
The effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on the subsequent cleaner flotation
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on the subsequent cleaner flotation. Minerals Engineering, 66, 157-164. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.020
Effect of regrinding conditions on pyrite flotation in the presence of copper ions
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2013). Effect of regrinding conditions on pyrite flotation in the presence of copper ions. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 125, 129-136. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.08.007
Diagnosis of the surface chemistry effects on fine coal flotation using saline water
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Diagnosis of the surface chemistry effects on fine coal flotation using saline water. Energy and Fuels, 27 (8), 4869-4874. doi: 10.1021/ef400909r
The behaviour of mineral matter in fine coal flotation using saline water
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2013). The behaviour of mineral matter in fine coal flotation using saline water. Fuel, 109, 309-315. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.01.030
Eucalyptus oils as green collectors in gold flotation
Williams, C., Peng, Y. and Dunne, R. (2013). Eucalyptus oils as green collectors in gold flotation. Minerals Engineering, 42, 62-67. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.12.003
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun, Farrokhpay, Saeed and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2013). Interactions of clay minerals in copper-gold flotation: Part 1 - rheological properties of clay mineral suspensions in the presence of flotation reagents. Minerals Engineering, 50-51, 30-37. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.003
Wei, Roy, Peng, Yongjun and Seaman, David (2013). The interaction of lignosulfonate dispersants and grinding media in copper–gold flotation from a high clay ore. Minerals Engineering, 50-51, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.012
A review of copper-arsenic mineral removal from copper concentrates
Long, Graham, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). A review of copper-arsenic mineral removal from copper concentrates. Minerals Engineering, 36-38, 179-186. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.03.032
Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Mechanisms for the improved flotation of ultrafine pentlandite and its separation from lizardite in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 36-38, 284-290. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.05.015
The oxidation of copper sulfide minerals during grinding and their interactions with clay particles
Zhao, Shengli and Peng, Yongjun (2012). The oxidation of copper sulfide minerals during grinding and their interactions with clay particles. Powder Technology, 230, 112-117. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2012.07.016
Effect of feed preparation on copper activation in flotation of Mt Keith pentlandite
Peng, Y. J. and Seaman, D. (2012). Effect of feed preparation on copper activation in flotation of Mt Keith pentlandite. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section C: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 121 (3), 131-139. doi: 10.1179/1743285512Y.0000000006
Peng, Yongjun, Wang, Bo and Gerson, Andrea (2012). The effect of electrochemical potential on the activation of pyrite by copper and lead ions during grinding. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 102-103, 141-149. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2011.11.010
The effect of surface oxidation of copper sulfide minerals on clay slime coating in flotation
Peng, Yongjun and Zhao, Shengli (2011). The effect of surface oxidation of copper sulfide minerals on clay slime coating in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 24 (15), 1687-1693. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.09.007
The flotation of slime–fine fractions of Mt. Keith pentlandite ore in de-ionised and saline water
Peng, Y. and Seaman, D. (2011). The flotation of slime–fine fractions of Mt. Keith pentlandite ore in de-ionised and saline water. Minerals engineering, 24 (5), 479-481. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.12.014
Pentlandite oxidation in the flotation of a complex nickel ore in saline water
Peng, Y., Wang, B. and Bradshaw, D. (2011). Pentlandite oxidation in the flotation of a complex nickel ore in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 24 (1), 85-87. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.09.002
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Effect of iron contamination from grinding media on the flotation of sulphide minerals of different particle size. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 97 (1-4), 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2010.07.003
Gong, J., Peng, Y., Bouajila, A., Ourriban, M., Yeung, A. and Liu, Q. (2010). Reducing quartz gangue entrainment in sulphide ore flotation by high molecular weight polyethylene oxide. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 97 (1-4), 45-51. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2010.07.009
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Inferring the distribution of iron oxidation species on mineral surfaces during grinding of base metal sulphides. Electrochimica Acta, 55 (19), 5470-5477. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.04.097
Peng, Y.J. and Grano, S. (2010). Dissolution of fine and intermediate sized galena particles and their interactions with iron hydroxide colloids. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 347 (1), 127-131. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2010.03.027
Effect of grinding media on the activation of pyrite flotation
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Effect of grinding media on the activation of pyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 23 (8), 600-605. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.02.003
Exploiting the dual functions of polymer depressants in fine particle flotation
Liu, Q, Wannas, D and Peng, Y (2006). Exploiting the dual functions of polymer depressants in fine particle flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 80 (2-4), 244-254. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.05.004
Control of grinding conditions in the flotation of galena and its separation from pyrite
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Control of grinding conditions in the flotation of chalcopyrite and its separation from pyrite
Peng, YJ, Grano, S, Fornasiero, D and Ralston, J (2003). Control of grinding conditions in the flotation of chalcopyrite and its separation from pyrite. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 69 (1-4), 87-100. doi: 10.1016/S0301-7516(02)00119-9
Towards prediction of oxidation during grinding I. Galena flotation
Peng, Y, Grano, S, Ralston, J and Fornasiero, D (2002). Towards prediction of oxidation during grinding I. Galena flotation. Minerals Engineering, 15 (7), 493-498. doi: 10.1016/S0892-6875(02)00062-6
The development of a composite collector for the flotation of rutile
Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (1999). The development of a composite collector for the flotation of rutile. Minerals Engineering, 12 (12), 1419-1430.
Pyrite depression at Boliden Tara using F-250 – a biopolymer
Lauten, R. A., Burns, C. , Mu, Y. and Peng, Y. (2018). Pyrite depression at Boliden Tara using F-250 – a biopolymer. The 14th AusIMM Mill Operators’ Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 29-31 August 2018. Brisbane QLD Australia: AusIMM.
Depression of pyrite in the flotation of chalcopyrite using biopolymer depressants
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). Depression of pyrite in the flotation of chalcopyrite using biopolymer depressants. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress Proceedings, Québec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Québec City, Canada: Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
The role of sulfate salts in mitigating the deleterious effect of bentonite in copper flotation
Wang, Yanhong, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf (2016). The role of sulfate salts in mitigating the deleterious effect of bentonite in copper flotation. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Québec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Québec City, Canada: Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Effect of regrinding conditions on the flotation of sulphide minerals in the cleaner stage
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Effect of regrinding conditions on the flotation of sulphide minerals in the cleaner stage. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress -IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Liu, D. and Peng, Y. (2014). Exploring the different dispersion effect of anionic polymeric dispersant on clay minerals in the flotation using fresh and saline water. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Mitigating the effect of surface coatings on gold processing
Wei, R. and Peng, Y. (2014). Mitigating the effect of surface coatings on gold processing. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 1-3 September, 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The flotation of pyrite and chalcopyrite in the presence of biopolymers
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf (2014). The flotation of pyrite and chalcopyrite in the presence of biopolymers. IMPC 2014: XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Publications.
Effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on surface chemistry and mineral flotation
Chen, X., Bradshaw, D. and Peng, Y. (2013). Effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on surface chemistry and mineral flotation. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Importance of oxidation during regrinding of rougher concentrate with a high content of sulphides
Chen, X., Bradshaw, D., Seaman, D. and Peng, Y. (2013). Importance of oxidation during regrinding of rougher concentrate with a high content of sulphides. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Improving coarse coal flotation by enhancing surface hydrophobicity and froth stability
Liu, Di, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Improving coarse coal flotation by enhancing surface hydrophobicity and froth stability. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.
The effect of grinding media on copper and gold flotation in the presence of clay minerals
Wei, R., Peng, Y. and Seaman, D. (2013). The effect of grinding media on copper and gold flotation in the presence of clay minerals. 5th World Gold 2013 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 September, 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The effect of weak acid dissociable cyanide on gold and silver flotation in Hidden Valley Mine
Guo, B., Peng, Y. and Espinosa-Gomez, R. (2013). The effect of weak acid dissociable cyanide on gold and silver flotation in Hidden Valley Mine. 5th World Gold 2013 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 September, 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The implementation of regrinding-flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper-gold plant
Burns, F., Seaman, D., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. (2013). The implementation of regrinding-flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper-gold plant. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
The removal of arsenic bearing minerals from Rosebery copper concentrate
Long, G., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. (2013). The removal of arsenic bearing minerals from Rosebery copper concentrate. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Determining the effect of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water
Liu, D., Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). Determining the effect of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Australia, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Development of a pyrite regrind circuit at Telfer Gold Mine
Burns, F., Seaman, D. R., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Development of a pyrite regrind circuit at Telfer Gold Mine. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Chen, X., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Effect of regrinding conditions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and its separation from pyrite in the cleaner stage. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Effect of regrinding conditions on the rejection of pyrite in the cleaner stage
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2012). Effect of regrinding conditions on the rejection of pyrite in the cleaner stage. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Production of a low arsenic copper concentrate at MMG Rosebery
Long, G., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Production of a low arsenic copper concentrate at MMG Rosebery. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles
Peng, Yongjun, Zhao, Shengli and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles. 2012 SME Annual Meeting, Seattle, USA, 19 - 22 February 2012. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles
Peng, Yongjun, Zhao, Shengli and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles. 1st International Symposium on Water in Mineral Processing, Held During the 2012 SME Annual Meeting, Seattle, United States, 19-22 February 2012. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Peng, Y., Liu, D. and Chen, X. (2012). Selective flotation of ultrafine nickel sulphide from serpentine in saline water by pluronic triblock copolymer. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
The effect of clay minerals on coal flotation in fresh and saline water
Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). The effect of clay minerals on coal flotation in fresh and saline water. Fourteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Canberra, Australia, 9-13 September 2012. Newcastle West, NSW, Australia: Australian Coal Preparation Society.
Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2011). Mechanisms for the improved flotation of ultrfine pentlandite and its separation from serpentine in saline water. Flotation '11, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-17 November 2011.
Ourriban, Mohamed, Liu, Weikang, Liu, Qi, Gong, Jihua, Peng, Yongjun and Bouajila, Ahmed (2010). Understanding the roles of polyethylene oxide and xanthate in reducing quartz gangue entrainment in sulfide ore flotation. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 3-6 October 2010. Montréal, QC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Gong, J., Yeung, A., Liu, Q., Bouajila, A., Ourriban, M., Jang, H. and Peng, Y. (2008). The effect of polyethylene oxide (PEO) on reducing the mechanical entrainment of fine quartz gangue during sulphide ore flotation. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2008), Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Reduction of fine quartz entrainment in sulfide flotation by polymer depressants
Girard, J., Jang, H., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M., Pelletier, P. and Peng, Y. (2006). Reduction of fine quartz entrainment in sulfide flotation by polymer depressants. XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2006), Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising.
Roles of metal oxidation species in the flotation of fine sulfide minerals
Ourriban, M. and Peng, Y. (2006). Roles of metal oxidation species in the flotation of fine sulfide minerals. COM2006 Sixth UBC-McGill-University of Alberta Biennial Symposium on Interfacial Phenomena in Fine Particle Technology, Montréal, Canada, 1-4 October 2006. Montréal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Some approaches in improved fine particle flotation and separation
Cotnoir, D., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M. and Peng, Y. (2006). Some approaches in improved fine particle flotation and separation. 38th Canadian Mineral Processors Operators Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 17-19 January 2006.
Reduction of mechanical entrainment by polymer depressants
Liu, Q., Peng, Y. and Wannas, D (2005). Reduction of mechanical entrainment by polymer depressants. Centenary of Flotation Symposium, Brisbane Australia, 6-9 June 2005. Victoria, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Some solutions to the problems in fine particle flotation
Cotnoir, D., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M., Peng, P. and Richard, D. (2005). Some solutions to the problems in fine particle flotation. Centenary of Flotation Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 6-9 June 2005. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Depressing pyrrhotite in copper and gold flotation
(2021–2024) ARC Linkage Projects
Improving Mineral, Coal and Oil Processing by De-aerating Persistent Froth
(2021–2024) Global Innovation Linkages
(2021–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2021–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Improving slimes and coarse nickel flotation for Canada Nickel Company
(2021–2022) Canada Nickel Company
Improving the flotation of coals by measuring the degree of surface oxidation
(2021–2022) UniQuest Pty Ltd
Mitigating negative effects of process water on flotation of Lihir ores
(2021–2022) Lihir Gold Limited
(2020–2027) University of Newcastle
Developing Operator Friendly Coal Oxidation Measurement
(2020–2021) Australian Coal Research Limited
Identifying the different chemistry in Lihir process water and raw water
(2020) NewCrest Mining Limited
Developing a frother decision tree for Australian coal flotation plants.
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
UQ-Vega Grinding and Flotation Chemistry Centre
(2018–2024) Vega Industries Ltd
Depressing pyrite in selective flotation of complex polymetallic ores
(2017–2022) ARC Linkage Projects
Oxidation monitoring tools and new reagents in plants to improve the flotation of oxidised coals
(2017–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2017) Vega Industries Ltd
Engineering the sulphidising reactions for flotation of low quality ores
(2016–2021) ARC Linkage Projects
Newcrest research higher degree student projects
(2015–2022) NewCrest Mining Limited
(2015–2020) University of Adelaide
Improving the Dewatering Efficiency of Fine Flotation Concentrates by De-Aerating Froth Products
(2015–2019) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Characterisation and flotation of oxidised coal
(2014–2016) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Improving the treatment of coal flotation in saline water - plant tests.
(2014–2016) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Improving the processing of low quality iron ores by the modification of particle interactions
(2013–2016) ARC Linkage Projects
(2013–2015) Petroleum and Chemical Research Institute of Guangdong Province
AMIRA P9P - The optimisation of mineral processing by modelling and simulation 2012-2015
(2012–2016) AMIRA International Limited
(2012–2015) ARC Linkage Projects
Improving the Performance of Froth in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2012–2014) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Improving Gold and Silver Recovery at Hidden Valley by Innovative Flotation Chemistry
(2012–2013) UniQuest Pty Ltd
(2011–2014) ARC Linkage Projects
Improving the processing of low quality iron ores
(2011–2013) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
Improving the treatment of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water
(2011–2013) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Improving the Flotation Recovery of Silver Minerals
(2011–2012) UQ FirstLink Scheme
Optimisation of fine coal flotation
(2011–2012) SNF FloMin Inc
(2011) UQ Early Career Researcher
UQ Travel Awards Category 2 - Dr Yongjun Peng
(2011) UQ Travel Grants Scheme
Flotation and Leaching Testwork - Hidden Valley
(2010–2011) NewCrest Mining Limited
Mineral oxidation and aggregation in saline water.
(2010–2011) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
Modifying the interfacial properties of coal, mineral and bitumen froths
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Depressing pyrite in copper flotation in the presence of a high concentration of pyrite
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Depressing pyrrhotite in copper-gold flotation
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Modelling fine gangue entrainment in Reflux Flotation Cell
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The effect of inorganic species on gold flotation
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The effect of saline water on chalcopyrite flotation behaviour
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Chemical deaeration of overly stable coal froth
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Diesel emulsification for coal flotation in saline water
(2021) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Improving the flotation of oxidised copper sulphide minerals
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The emulsification of diesel and the hydrophobization of coal surfaces by frother surfactants
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The role of oxidized starches in minerals flotation
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The selective flotation of molybdenite in seawater
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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The effect of grinding media on pyrite flotation
(2020) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Improvement of oxidized coal flotation in fresh water and saline water
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Slime Coating Mitigation on Mineral Surfaces in Froth Flotation by Saline Water
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The galvanic interaction between gold and pyrite and its effect on the surface properties and dissolution of pyrite
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Depression of Pyrite Flotation by Lignosulfonate Biopolymers
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Entrainment of Fine Particles in Froth Flotation
(2017) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Interactions of clay minerals and their effects on copper-gold flotation
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Mitigating the deleterious effect of clay minerals on copper flotation
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The Effect of Clay Minerals on Copper and Gold Flotation
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The Effect of Polymers on the Treatment of Clay Minerals in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The effect of free cyanide and weak acid dissociable cyanide on minerals flotation
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The Effect of Regrinding Chemistry and Particle Breakage Mechanisms on Subsequent Cleaner Flotation
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Production of a Low Arsenic Copper Concentrate from a VMS Ore
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
The Behaviour of Clay Minerals in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The Interaction of Clay Dispersants and Grinding Chemistry in Copper-Gold Flotation
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Understanding Froth Stability in Coal Flotation Using Saline Water
(2014) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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LIBERATION OF DIFFERENT PYRITE TYPES IN REFRACTORY GOLD ORES
(2021) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Rheological properties of Lihir ore
(2020) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2013) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
PhD2: Understanding the interfacial properties of persistent froth
PhD3: the rheology of coal, mineral and bitumen froths subjected to physical forces
PhD4: Modifying the interfacial properties of coal, mineral and bitumen froths
3 Postdoctoral Research Fellows - Minerals and Energy Resources Processing
PhD1: Modifying the surface wettability of pyrrhotite by biopolymers