Patent ID: 6811031
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: B03B,C22B

Abstract:
A method for separating ore, which comprises the steps of:a. crush ore until concentrate is freed from the rock; b. wet screen crushed ore to separate the concentrate from the rock; c. boil the concentrate in water in a vessel; d. capture resultant released gases if valuable; e. allow water to cool until the concentrate accumulates as sediment in the bottom of the vessel; f. remove water, leaving the concentrate in the vessel; g. introduce super heated water to the vessel to separate any tars and oils; h. transfer the concentrate/water solution to a cylindrical vessel having a conical bottom with a valve, a side valve, and a motor-driven paddle; i. rotate the paddle rapidly once the vessel is fill of solution until all of the concentrate is suspended; j. slow the paddle gradually until it comes to a stop; k. utilize the valves to remove the separated minerals once all materials have settled out.