Subject : CONTAMINANT-FREE TiO2 DEPOSIT.
The present letter is to let you know that I have found a large deposit of a
mineral consisting in a very fine grained white powder. This is its natural
state, as unprocessed head material, without any grinding or crushing
procedure. The main mineral contained in this deposit is SiO2 at an
approximate rate of 93%. The most interesting feature is that TiO2 is
present in considerable amounts, namely 5%. All this in the head material.
Regarding the presence of contaminants, the mineral is contaminant-free.
More accurately, contaminants are present in minimal amounts, such as:
Al203: 0.42% Fe203: 0.21% Mn: < 0.01% MgO: 0.01%
Ca0: 0.05 % Na20: 0.08% P205: 0.06%
The above results have been proved by two serious and reliable laboratories,
one located in Canada and the other in South Africa.
Being the mineral a fine grained powder, to obtain a TiO2 concentrate a
flotation or leaching process is required. We are trying to achieve this at
a laboratory level.
90% of it is indeed very fine, and of that a good portion is submicron!
Very preliminary electron microscopy did not show any discrete TiO2
particles, but the sample does contain TiO2.
I would like to receive your comments on this subject.
I am willing to send samples to any place you may require. Please indicate
the amount or weight required.
The deposit is located in a huge mount, which is 2 km long x 1 km wide x
over 200 m high. The entire mount is composed by this mineral.
Please bear in mind that the head mineral does not consist on sands but a
very fine white powder where SiO2 is the main mineral, present at a 93%
rate, and TiO2 at 5%.
This mineral is a very fine grained white powder (not sands) and as I
explained before, SiO2 is present as main mineral (as quartz and
cristobalite at 93%) and TiO2 is found at 5%.
The deposit is derived from metamorphic quartzite, and it has been wholly
altered by natural changes.
The original quartzite was thick. It is still possible to find some stones
of the original thicker quartzite. Later did we find the subsequent
decomposed quartzites (I mean broken quartzites). All the enormous mount is
composed by the mineral which occurs as a powder due to nature's action.
If you require so, I can get some of the first quartzite rocks at their
primary state for you, and also some rocks in process of decomposition. To
do so, I would require some days to go to the mountains for them. But I
think they can be found.
Dear Sirs , it is important that you learn that I am a small miner working
onmy own, and I don't have the economical/financial resources required to
develop this deposit. The most imporant thing is to find out if a good TiO2
concentrate can be obtained. If so, it is understood that the deposit will
have an enormous commercial value.
Please be informed that here in Peru nobody works minerals such as TiO2,
zirconium, monazite, etc. and the knowledge and technology required to
concentrate and obtain the TiO2 are not available.
I am the only person in Peru working as prospector of these types of mineral.
The Peruvian market is very small to supply silica and TiO2.
I am interested in knowing if the separation of SiO2 (as cristobalite and
quartz) from TiO2 can be achieved to obtain a TiO2 concentrate. Bear in mind
that the mineral is a fine grained powder and cannot be separated using
gravimetric means. I guess flotation would be a good alternative because it
is economic and viable, to obtain a good TiO2 concentrate and silica as a
by-product, which once removed the TiO2 will have a higher grade. Take
notice that barium is also present, probably as barium sulfate.
We have performed a concentration test work by flotation, without counting
on the proper technology and knowledge, in an empyrical manner, trying to
find the recipe to get the best results. We have proceeded as follows:
Please let me submit this information on a modest, simple, rudimentary and
artisanal work of concentration by flotation-
I have called it "Project Titanuim Research"
Here we have used products (Reagents) manufactured by Allied Colloids
( http://www.alliedcolloids.com/mineral.htm )
>From a generic sample of ordinary unprocessed ore (Head mineral sample) : 100
kg
Sample used for flotation : 1 kg
Titanium Flotation
Sample : 1000 Gr (1 Kg)
Water / Mineral Ratio : 2 / 1
Operation at pH : Neutral
PROCOL CA540 Reactive : 6 (six) drops
DE FLOT DOWN 250 Reactive : 6 (six) drops
With the above procedures three types of concentrates have been obtained.
The one we assume to have the highest TiO2 rate gave 5 gr. This concentrate
was designated as "Estique Concentrado" and bears 32.60% SiO2, 19.47% TiO2.
But I have noticed that barium occurs in 274041 ppm, which means 274 kg per
ton. Take into account that as per a chemical analysis carried out in the
mineral at its natural state, the content of barium mineral is 6981 ppm. We
are not qualified to perform a concentration test by flotation but however
we have been able to raise the TiO2 content and decrease the SiO2 content.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALISIS
3 PULPS were submitted for analysis
The Following analytical packages were requested . Please see our current
fee schedule for elements and detection limits.
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SAMPLE
ESTIQUE CONCENTRADO
Si02 = 32.60% ; Al203 = 0.52% ; Fe023 = 0.66% ; Mno = 0.02%
Mg0 = 0.08% ; CaO = 0.29% ; Na2O = 0.05% ; K20 = 0.07%
TiO2 = 19.47% ; P205 = 0.05 % ; LOI = 1.22 % ; TOTAL = 55.03%
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
274041 1146 53 3602 2 146
As you one will realize in the one which concerns to the mineral of the Barium
within the concentrate named " Estique Concentrated " , the quantity that
throws is very big 274041 parts for million that it are equal to 274 kilos
for ton.
SAMPLE
ESTIQUE RELAVE CLEANER
Si02 = 84.44 % ; Al203 = 1.11 % ; Fe023 = 0.76 % ; Mn0 = 0.01 %
Mg0 = 0.10 % ; CaO = 0.10 % ; Na2O = 0.12 % ; K20 = 0.11 %
TiO2 = 6.35 % ; P205 = 0.05 % ; LOI = 2.61 % ; TOTAL = 95.75 %
Ba Sr Zr Be V Y
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
13825 83 1863 2 74 83
SAMPLE
ESTIQUE RELAVE ROUGHER
Si02 = 93.64 % ; Al203 = 0.93 % ; Fe023 = 0.23 % ; Mn0 = 0.01
%
Mg0 = 0.03 % ; CaO = 0.02 % ; Na2O = 0.13 % ; K20 = 0.09
%
TiO2 = 0.90 % ; P205 = 0.02 % ; LOI = 4.42 % ; TOTAL = 100.40 %
Ba Sr Zr Be V Y
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
2599 28 46 1 15 46
Please let me know your opinion on this mineral's features.
Is it possible to get your assistance and technological help to obtain a
good concentrate of commercial minerals? I'd like to know your economic
expectations in case that you can develop a good TiO2 concentrate.
It is important to notice that the target TiO2 market will be the foreign
market.
If you wish I can send you a sample of the unprocessed ordinary mineral for
free. Just let me know the amount you need to perform the essays and the
treatment to get a good concentration of commercial minerals.
I am willing to offer an attractive share if you help me in getting the TiO2
separation from SiO2. I am sure that if we achieve a good contaminant-free
TiO2 concentrate, we'll have a good market for it, according to the cost of
obtaining the concentrate.
I hope to have provided you with a good information as per my poor knowledge
on the TiO2 mineral benefication.
Sincerely yours,
Carlos Casaretto Forni.
OUTPUTS OF THE LAST TESTS : SAMPL RELAVE CLEANER III :
TiO2 = 48.20 %
Invoice No. : 14036
Work Order : 14180
Invoice Date : 28 - OCT - 97
Date Submitted : 08 - OCT - 97
Your Reference : NONE
Account Number : 1662
EL GAMBUSINO
DOS DE MAYO 808
CASILLA 200
TACNA - PERU
ATTN : CARLOS CASARETTO FORNI
CERTIFICATE OF ANALISIS
5 PULPS were submitted for analysis
The Following analytical packages were requested . Please see our current
fee schedule for elements and detection limits.
REPORT 14036 CODE 4E EXPL. INAA ( INAA.REV2)
REPORT 14036 B CODE B MAJ ELEM FUS ICP ( WRA.REV1 )
REPORT 14036 C TOTAL DIGESTION ICP
This report may only be reproduced in its entirety without the express
consent of ACTIVATION LABS . If no instructions were received or will be
received within 90 days from the date of this report , excess material will
be discarted . Our liability is limited solely to the analytical cost of
these analyses . Test results are representative only of material submitted
for analysis .
Certified By :
Dr. E. HOFFMANN / GENERAL MANAGER
ACTIVATION LABORATORIES LTD.
1336 Sandhill Drive , Ancaster , Ontario Canada L9G 4V5
TEL : 905 - 648 - 9611 - FAX : 905 - 648 - 9613
E-Mail : [email protected] or [email protected]
Activation Laboratories Ltd. Work Order No 13895 Report No. 137598
SAMPLE
FULL CONCENTRATE
SiO2 = 13.37% ; Al2O3 = 2.54% ; FeO23 = 1.68% ; MnO =
0.01%
MgO = 0.04% ; CaO = 0.19% ; Na2O = 0.16% ; K2O = 0.61%
TiO2 = 27.58% ; P2O5 = 0.61 % ; LOI = 6.26 % ; TOTAL = 53.05%
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
281487 1798 44 5620 2 316
As you one will realize in the one which concerns to the mineral of the Barium
within the concentrate named " Estique Concentrated " , the quantity that
throws is very big 274041 parts for million that it are equal to 274 kilos
for ton.
SAMPLE
RELAVE CLEANER I
SiO2 = 89.28 % ; Al2O3 = 1.24 % ; Fe2O3 = 0.46 % ; MnO = -0.01 %
MgO = 0.05 % ; CaO = 0.09 % ; Na2O = 0.20 % ; K20 = 0.12 %
TiO2 = 7.07 % ; P205 = 0.14 % ; LOI = 1.34 % ; TOTAL = 99.99 %
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
1716 44 14 1138 -1 112
SAMPLE
RELAVE CLEANER II
SiO2 = 67.98 % ; Al2O3 = 1.90 % ; Fe2O3 = 1.22 % ; MnO = -0.02
%
MgO = 0.09 % ; CaO = 0.15 % ; Na2O = 0.19 % ; K2O = 0.28
%
TiO2 = 24.84 % ; P2O5 = 0.42 % ; LOI = 2.78 % ; TOTAL = 99.90 %
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
5268 136 32 3820 -2 368
SAMPLE
RELAVE CLEANER III
SiO2 = 35.86 % ; Al2O3 = 2.60 % ; Fe2O3 = 2.34 % ; MnO = -0.02
%
MgO = 0.09 % ; CaO = 0.28 % ; Na2O = 0.19 % ; K2O = 0.56
%
TiO2 = 48.20 % ; P2O5 = 0.90 % ; LOI = 6.04 % ; TOTAL = 96.98 %
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
50340 522 54 8524 4 632
SAMPLE
RELAVE ROUGHER
SiO2 = 94.27 % ; Al2O3 = 1.08 % ; Fe2O3 = 0.32 % ; MnO = -0.01
%
MgO = 0.04 % ; CaO = 0.07 % ; Na2O = 0.18 % ; K2O = 0.12
%
TiO2 = 3.20 % ; P2O5 = 0.06 % ; LOI = 1.09 % ; TOTAL = 100.42 %
Ba Sr Y Zr Be V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
4301 50 16 777 -1 53
Saludos,
___________________________________________
Carlos Casaretto Forni
Av. 2 de Mayo 808
P.O.Box 200
TACNA -PERU
Fono : 51 - 54 - 713055
Fax : 51 - 54 - 712788
E-Mail : [email protected]
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