This unit process represents the production/service of 1kg of nickel prepared ore, oxidic ,in Global created from statistical information and other sources.
The system boundary of this process is "(nickel crude ore) -> mineral processing."
Technology
ORE PREPARATION: Oxidic ore only
Oxidic ore generally has a moisture content of around 30%.
The principal component of the ore preparation processes is therefore drying of ore.
Approximately half of the total moisture content of the oxidic ore is removed during ore preparation.
The nickel content of oxidic ore does not greatly change following ore preparation.