TITLE:
Exploring the Potentials of Tailings of Bukuru Cassiterite Deposit for the Production of Iron Ore Pellets
AUTHORS:
O. K. Abubakre, Y. O. Sule, R. A. Muriana
KEYWORDS:
Cassiterite ore，Bukuru
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,
Vol.8 No.5,
May
20,
2009
ABSTRACT: Cassiterite ore was sourced from Dogo-Na-Hawa, in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government of
Plateau State, Nigeria. The ore was analyzed as mined and its various constituents noted.
Previous study has shown considerable iron ore composition of the deposit. The present study
entails the separation and analysis of magnetic mineral (mostly iron ore) from the ore. The
beneficiated iron ore was pelletized using the facilities of the Nigerian Metallurgical
Development Centre (NMDC), Jos. The pellets so produced were subjected to various tests such
as drop resistance, green compressive strength, dry compressive strength at 900℃, tumbler
resistance, micro porosity and indurations compressive strength at 1100℃. The results
indicated Bukuru cassiterite contains sufficiently high grade of iron ore that could be
beneficiated for iron production. The pellets produced are of good quality and could be utilized
for iron and steel making.