Mineral Sands
2020 5 13 Australia has an abundance of titanium mineral sands with 32 per cent of the world's share of ilmenite titanium resources, 62 per cent of rutile resources and 68 per cent of global zircon resources. Rutile and ilmenite are used in the production of paint, titanium metal and medical implants. Zircon is used in ceramics, digital printing
Sand and Gravel Operations Flowchart
Raw Material Feed: Material enters the sand and gravel processing operation from a front end loader, or even a dredge. Blade Mill: Breaks bonded material down into smaller chunks. Clarifier: Removes silt and cleans water for re circulation. Log Washer: Strips away any remaining clay or soft soil. Sand Classifying Tank: Sorts sand particles.