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| 20100233050 | Hardwood Lignosulfonates for Separating Gangue Materials From Metallic Sulfide Ores Disclosed are compositions and methods for separating gangue material from metallic sulfide ores. The compositions typically include a lignosulfonate and do not include a cyanide salt. Suitable lignosulfonates may include lignosulfonates, for example hardwood lignosulfo... | 09/16/2010 |
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