Max Zanin

Teaching Strengths

Mineral Processing
Resources Engineering

APrf Max Zanin

Future Industries Institute

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Max Zanin is Associate Research Professor in Mineral Processing. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Mineral Processing Engineering (University of Trieste) and a PhD in Geo-engineering (University of Cagliari).
Since joining the University of South Australia in 2003, Max developed his academic career in strict contact with the mining industry, through applied research projects and technology transfer initiatives. He holds a solid network of contacts within the industry (e.g., BHP Billiton, Vale, Rio Tinto, OZ Minerals, Anglo Platinum, Xstrata/Glencore, Freeport McMoran, Newcrest, Newmont, Outotec), industry bodies (e.g., AMIRA International) and other research institutions worldwide (e.g., CSIRO, University of British Columbia, UCL Australia, University of Adelaide, University of Queensland).
Max is the Chief Investigator for the multi-sponsor AMIRA P260 project on minerals flotation. In over 25 years of activity, the project has made a significant contribution to the efficiency of minerals flotation worldwide, with a delivered Net Present Value to industry of $1 Billion, with a return leverage of more than 20:1 (2007 RMD STEM Review of P260, updated in 2012).
Max is author / co-author of more than 80 scientific papers between book chapters, refereed journal articles and conference proceedings. He is editor of the journal Minerals, and on the board of reviewers of the International Journal of Mineral Processing and Minerals Engineering. He also is in the technical committee of the International Minerals Processing Congress and Procemin.
He is member of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM), and of the Australian Colloid and Interface Society (ACIS).
In 2014, Max was also awarded (with his colleague Prof. Thomas Nann) a CleverGreen Innovation Grant by the Government of South Australia for his innovative research on metal recovery from electronic waste (Urban Mining). Max is currently part of the CSIRO Sustainable E-waste Processing initiative.

Mineral processing: froth flotation and physical separation. Fundamental and applied studies. Plant surveys, theory of sampling, mass balance, simulation and modelling.

Urban Mining and solid waste treatment: application of mineral processing technologies for the separation and recovery of solid waste fractions (plastics, e-waste, metals).

Sustainable use of resources and optimization of processes.

Year Citation
2026 Nyarko, D., Drechsler, M., Amos-Judge, T., Abaka-Wood, G., Skinner, W., Zanin, M., & Asamoah, R. (2026). Effect of comminution mechanism on flotation of coarse composites. Minerals Engineering, 235(109851), 8 pages.
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2026 Nyarko, D., Zanin, M., Tsatouhas, G., Seaman, D., Skinner, W., Abaka-Wood, G., & Asamoah, R. (2026). Flotation of a coarsely ground porphyry copper ore: Insights into collector efficiency. Powder Technology, 470, 121986.
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2025 Amos-Judge, T., Abaka-Wood, G., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2025). Post Dry Grinding Storage Protocol: Impact on Downstream Flotation Processes. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 19 pages.
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2025 Yang, L., Chen, L., Tang, D., Zanin, M., Aldrich, C., & Asamoah, R. (2025). Roping Prediction Versus Detection: Could Prediction Be Possible?. Minerals, 15(2), 110-1-110-20.
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2025 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Zanin, M., & Chen, L. (2025). Optimising Sag Mill Throughput and Circulating Load Using Machine Learning Models: A Multi-Objective Approach for Identifying Optimal Process Parameters. Minerals Engineering, 232(109551), 1-14.
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2025 Lartey, C., Asamoah, R. K., Greet, C., Zanin, M., & Liu, J. (2025). An interpretable and generalised machine learning model for predicting flotation performance. Minerals Engineering, 232(109492), 1-11.
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2025 Dadzie, R. A., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., Addai-Mensah, J., Asamoah, R., & Abaka-Wood, G. B. (2025). Reprocessing of Sulphide Flotation Tailings for Copper Recovery: Characterisation. Minerals, 15(6), 20 pages.
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2024 Lartey, C., Liu, J., Asamoah, R. K., Greet, C., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2024). Effective Outlier Detection for Ensuring Data Quality in Flotation Data Modelling Using Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms. Minerals, 14(9), 1-28.
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2024 Yang, L., Tang, D., Chen, L., Aldrich, C., Zanin, M., & Peukert, D. (2024). Online mass-flow-rate measurement of high-intensity gas-conveyed particle flow for dry mineral processing. Powder Technology, 488(120329), 120329-1-120329-11.
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2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neumann, F., Zanin, M., Karageorgos, J., & Chen, L. (2024). A comparative study of prediction methods for semi-autogenous grinding mill throughput. Minerals Engineering, 205(108458), 108458-1-108458-14.
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2024 Amankwaa Kyeremeh, B., McCamley, C., Zanin, M., Greet, C., Ehrig, K., & Asamoah, R. K. (2024). Prediction and optimisation of copper recovery in the rougher flotation circuit. Minerals, 14(1), 1-31.
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2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Karageorgos, J., Zanin, M., Neumann, F., & Chen, L. (2024). An integrated intelligent framework for maximising SAG mill throughput: Incorporating expert knowledge, machine learning and evolutionary algorithms for parameter optimisation. Minerals Engineering, 212(108733), 108733-1-108733-16.
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2024 Ayedzi, L. D., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Abaka-Wood, G. B. (2024). Characterization of a Nickel Sulfide Concentrate and Its Implications on Pentlandite Beneficiation. Minerals, 14(4), 16 pages.
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2024 Ayedzi, L. D., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Abaka-Wood, G. B. (2024). Minimizing entrainment recovery of ultrafine silicate minerals in pentlandite flotation using carboxymethyl cellulose. Minerals Engineering, 217, 12 pages.
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2023 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Abaka-Wood, G. B., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2023). Influence of bed material density on fluidized bed flotation performance: A study on the flotation performance of quartz and alumina beds in the HydroFloat. Minerals Engineering, 203(108321), 8 pages.
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2022 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2022). Differential flotation of pyrite and Arsenopyrite: Effect of pulp aeration and the critical importance of collector concentration. Minerals Engineering, 178(107421), 14 pages.
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2022 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Abaka-Wood, G., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2022). Flotation of auriferous arsenopyrite from pyrite using thionocarbamate. Minerals Engineering, 181(107524), 9 pages.
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2022 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2022). Dense liquid flotation: Can coarse particle flotation performance be enhanced by controlling fluid density?. Minerals Engineering, 180(107513), 6 pages.
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2022 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2022). Influence of water rate, gas rate, and bed particle size on bed-level and coarse particle flotation performance. Minerals Engineering, 183(107622), 5 pages.
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2022 Xu, S., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Brito e Abreu, S. (2022). Influence of grinding conditions on the pulp chemistry and flotation of oxidised pyrite. Minerals Engineering, 177(107385), 12 pages.
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2021 Xu, S., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Brito e Abreu, S. (2021). Surface chemistry of oxidised pyrite during grinding: ToF-SIMS and XPS surface analysis. Minerals Engineering, 170, 1-12.
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2021 Xu, S., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Brito e Abreu, S. (2021). Surface chemistry of oxidised pyrite during grinding: EDTA extraction analysis. Minerals Engineering, 160, 11 pages.
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2021 Zanin, M., Chan, E., & Skinner, W. (2021). Modelling the fluidised bed in HydroFloat™ for improved process control. Powder Technology, 388, 241-250.
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2021 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2021). Differential flotation of pyrite and arsenopyrite: effect of hydrogen peroxide and collector type. Minerals Engineering, 163(106808), 1-11.
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2021 Amankwaa Kyeremeh, B., Zhang, J., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2021). Feature selection and Gaussian process prediction of rougher copper recovery. Minerals Engineering, 170(107041), 1-14.
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2021 Owusu, K. B., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2021). AG/SAG mill acoustic emissions characterisation under different operating conditions. Minerals Engineering, 171(107098), 1-10.
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2021 Owusu, K. B., Karageorgos, J., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2021). Predicting mill feed grind characteristics through acoustic measurements. Minerals Engineering, 171(107099), 1-9.
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2019 Abaka-Wood, G. B., Zanin, M., Addai-Mensah, J., & Skinner, W. (2019). Recovery of rare earth elements minerals from iron oxide–silicate rich tailings – Part 2: Froth flotation separation. Minerals Engineering, 142(105888), 12 pages.
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2019 Abaka-Wood, G. B., Zanin, M., Addai-Mensah, J., & Skinner, W. (2019). Recovery of rare earth elements minerals from iron oxide–silicate rich tailings – Part 1: Magnetic separation. Minerals Engineering, 136, 50-61.
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2019 Abaka-Wood, G. B., Quast, K., Zanin, M., Addai-Mensah, J., & Skinner, W. (2019). A study of the feasibility of upgrading rare earth elements minerals from iron-oxide-silicate rich tailings using Knelson concentrator and Wilfley shaking table. Powder Technology, 344, 897-913.
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2019 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Gascooke, J., Skinner, W., & Addai-Mensah, J. (2019). Refractory gold ores and concentrates part 1: mineralogical and physico-chemical characteristics. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 130(3), 240-252.
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2019 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai-Mensah, J. (2019). Refractory gold ores and concentrates part 2: gold mineralisation and deportment in flotation concentrates and bio-oxidised products. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 130(4), 269-282.
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2019 Zanin, M., Lambert, H., & du Plessis, C. A. (2019). Lime use and functionality in sulphide mineral flotation: A review. Minerals engineering, 143(105922), 1-14.
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2018 Abaka-Wood, G. B., Zanin, M., Addai-Mensah, J., & Skinner, W. (2018). The upgrading of rare earth oxides from iron-oxide silicate rich tailings: Flotation performance using sodium oleate and hydroxamic acid as collectors. Advanced Powder Technology, 29(12), 3163-3172.
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2016 Sinche, G. M. M., Fornasiero, D., & Zanin, M. (2016). Flotation of chalcopyrite and molybdenite in the presence of organics in water. Minerals, 6(4), 1-13.
DOI Scopus20 WoS18
2015 Awatey, B., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2015). Incorporating fluidised-bed flotation into a conventional flotation flowsheet : a focus on energy implications of coarse particle recovery. Powder technology, 275, 85-93.
DOI Scopus29 WoS22
2015 Fosu, S., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2015). Detachment of coarse composite sphalerite particles from bubbles in flotation: Influence of xanthate collector type and concentration. Minerals Engineering, 71, 73-84.
DOI Scopus60 WoS50
2015 Agorhom, A. E., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2015). Post-regrind selective depression of pyrite in pyritic copper-gold flotation using aeration and diethylenetriamine. Minerals engineering, 72, 36-46.
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2015 Fosu, S., Awatey, B., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2015). Flotation of coarse composite particles in mechanical cell vs. the fluidised-bed separator (The HydroFloat™). Minerals engineering, 77, 137-149.
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2015 Fosu, S., Pring, A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2015). Characterisation of coarse composite sphalerite particles with respect to flotation. Minerals Engineering, 71, 105-112.
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2015 Owusu, C., Fornasiero, D., Addai-Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2015). Influence of pulp aeration on the flotation of chalcopyrite with xanthate in chalcopyrite/pyrite mixtures. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 134, 50-57.
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2015 Agorhom, E. A., Lem, J. P., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2015). Challenges and opportunities in the recovery/rejection of trace elements in copper flotation: a review. Minerals engineering, 78, 45-57.
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2015 Agorhom, E. A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2015). Corrigendum to "Influence of gold mineralogy on its flotation recovery in a porphyry copper-gold ore" [Chem. Eng. Sci., 99, (2013), 127-138] DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2013.05.037. Chemical Engineering Science, 122, 662-665.
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2015 Schena, G., Piller, M., & Zanin, M. (2015). Discrete X-ray tomographic reconstruction for fast mineral liberation spectrum retrieval. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 145, 1-6.
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2015 Tong, L., Klein, B., Zanin, M., Skinner, W. M., Quast, K., Addai Mensah, J., & Robinson, D. (2015). Introduction to the stirred milling of nickel laterites for upgrading nickel. CIM journal, 6(1), 15-26.
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2014 Awatey, B., Thanasekaran, H., Kohmuench, J. N., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2014). Critical contact angle for coarse sphalerite flotation in a fluidised-bed separator vs. a mechanically agitated cell. Minerals Engineering, 60, 51-59.
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2014 Owusu, C., Brito E Abreu, S., Skinner, W., Addai-Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2014). The influence of pyrite content on the flotation of chalcopyrite/pyrite mixtures. Minerals Engineering, 55, 87-95.
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2014 Owusu, C., Fornasiero, D., Addai-Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2014). Effect of regrinding and pulp aeration on the flotation of chalcopyrite in chalcopyrite/pyrite mixtures. Powder Technology, 267, 61-67.
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2014 Agorhom, E. A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2014). Diethylenetriamine depression of Cu-activated pyrite hydrophobised by xanthate. Minerals Engineering, 57, 36-42.
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2013 Awatey, B., Thanasekaran, H., Kohmuench, J. N., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2013). Optimization of operating parameters for coarse sphalerite flotation in the HydroFloat fluidised-bed separator. Minerals engineering, 50-51, 99-105.
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2013 Agorhom, E. A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2013). Influence of gold mineralogy on its flotation recovery in a porphyry copper-gold ore. Chemical engineering science, 99, 127-138.
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2013 Awatey, B., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2013). Effect of particle size distribution on recovery of coarse chalcopyrite and galena in Denver flotation cell. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 52(4), 465-472.
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2013 Tong, L., Klein, B., Zanin, M., Quast, K., Skinner, W., Addai-Mensah, J., & Robinson, D. (2013). Stirred milling kinetics of siliceous goethitic nickel laterite for selective comminution. Minerals Engineering, 49, 109-115.
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2013 Owusu, C., Addai Mensah, J., Fornasiero, D., & Zanin, M. (2013). Estimating the electrochemical reactivity of pyrite ores-their impact on pulp chemistry and chalcopyrite flotation behaviour. Advanced Powder Technology, 24(4), 801-809.
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2012 Chipfunhu, D., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2012). Flotation behaviour of fine particles with respect to contact angle. Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 90(1A Sp Iss), 26-32.
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2012 Muganda, S., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2012). Benchmarking the flotation performance of ores. Minerals Engineering, 26(1), 70-79.
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2012 Ojeda, R. J. M., Alves, D. L. O., Zanin, M., & de Salles, L. F. L. (2012). Air dispersion parameters in mechanical flotation cells of industrial Brazilian plants. Rem: revista escola de minas, 65(2), 271-278.
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2012 Agorhom, E. A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2012). Upgrading of low-grade gold ore samples for improved particle characterisation using Micro-CT and SEM/EDX. Advanced powder technology, 23(4), 498-508.
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2012 Farrokhpay, S., & Zanin, M. (2012). An investigation into the effect of water quality on froth stability. Advanced powder technology, 23(4), 493-497.
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2011 Muganda, S., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2011). Influence of particle size and contact angle on the flotation of chalcopyrite in a laboratory batch flotation cell. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 98(3-4), 150-162.
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2011 Muganda, S., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2011). Benchmarking flotation performance: Single minerals. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 98(3-4), 182-194.
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2011 Chipfunhu, D., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2011). The dependency of the critical contact angle for flotation on particle size - Modelling the limits of fine particle flotation. Minerals Engineering, 24(1), 50-57.
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2009 Gredelj, S., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2009). Selective flotation of carbon in the Pb-Zn carbonaceous sulphide ores of Century Mine, Zinifex. Minerals Engineering, 22(3), 279-288.
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2009 Zanin, M., Wightman, E., Grano, S., & Franzidis, J. (2009). Quantifying contributions to froth stability in porphyry copper plants. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 91(1-2), 19-27.
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2009 Zanin, M., Ametov, I., Grano, S., Zhou, L., & Skinner, W. (2009). A study of mechanisms affecting molybdenite recovery in a bulk copper/molybdenum flotation circuit. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 93(3-4), 256-266.
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Year Citation
2025 Dadzie, R. A., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Abaka-Wood, G. B. (2025). HydroFloat™ Flotation of Fine Copper Tailings: Performance Analysis, Hydrodynamics, and Reagent Optimisation. In Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical Chemical and Material Engineering. Avestia Publishing.
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2024 Ghasemi, Z., Neshat, M., Aldrich, C., Karageorgos, J., Zanin, M., Neumann, F., & Chen, L. (2024). Enhanced Genetic Programming Models with Multiple Equations for Accurate Semi-Autogenous Grinding Mill Throughput Prediction. In Proceedings of the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2024) (pp. 1-9). Yokohama, Japan: IEEE.
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2024 Ayedzi, L. D., Skinner, W., Abaka-Wood, G. B., & Zanin, M. (2024). Optimization of Operating Parameters in a Reflux Flotation Cell for Ultrafine Flotation. In Impc 2024 31st Impc International Mineral Processing Congress (pp. 2806-2814).
2022 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2022). Towards the concentration of gold-rich arsenopyrite and rejection of gangue pyrite from an auriferous concentrate. In SME Annual Conference and Expo 2022 (pp. 227-232). US: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
2022 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2022). A simple analysis showing the limits of coarse particle flotation. In Proceedings of the 7th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-7). Ghana: UMat.
2022 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2022). Influence of bed material characteristics on fluidized bed properties. In Proceedings of the 7th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-6). Ghana: UMat.
2021 Owusu, K. B., Karageorgos, J., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2021). Non-contact acoustic and vibration sensors in Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous (AG/SAG) Mills: a brief review. In IMPC 2020 Congress Proceedings (pp. 3228-3240). South Africa: International Mineral Processing Congress.
2021 Forson, P., Xu, S., Asamoah, R., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). Characterisation of pyrite and arsenopyrite surface species in aqueous systems for selective flotation. In IMPC 2020 Congress Proceedings (pp. 1695-1708). South Africa: International Mineral Processing Congress.
2021 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). A brief review on the influence of fines on coarse particle flotation. In Proceedings from the International Conference on Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy (pp. 1-13). Chile: Gecamin.
2021 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). A brief review on fluidized bed flotation: enhancing coarse particle flotation. In Chemeca 2021: Advance, Disrupt and Sustain (pp. 1-11). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2021 Forson, P., Asamoah, R., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). Influence of pulp aeration on flotation separation of arsenopyrite from pyrite. In Proceedings from the International Conference on Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy (pp. 1-9). Chile: Gecamin.
2021 Forson, P., Asamoah, R., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). Enriching auriferous flotation concentrate through selective arsenopyrite flotation. In Proceedings from the International Conference on Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy (pp. 1-10). Chile: Gecamin.
2021 Dankwah, J. B., Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. (2021). A methodology for synthesis of coarse composite particles. In Proceedings from the International Conference on Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy (pp. 1-9). Chile: Gecamin.
2021 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Asamoah, R., & Skinner, W. (2021). Staged flotation of arsenopyrite and pyrite from an auriferous concentrate. In Chemeca 2021: Advance, Disrupt and Sustain (pp. 226-235). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2020 Amankwaa Kyeremeh, B., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2020). Predictability of rougher flotation copper recovery using Gaussian process regression algorithm. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-8). Ghana: UMaT.
2020 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah. (2020). A brief review of auriferous sulphide flotation concentration; pyrite and arsenopyrite mineral separation. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-12). Ghana: UMaT.
2020 Forson, P., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. (2020). Effect of collector type and blends on mixed pyrite and arsenopyrite flotation. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-7). Ghana: UMaT.
2020 Owusu, K. B., Karageorgos, J., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2020). Variations in mill feed characteristics and acoustic emissions. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-8). Ghana: UMaT.
2020 Owusu, K. B., Karageorgos, J., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2020). Acoustic monitoring of mill pulp density. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 1-8). Ghana: UMaT.
2020 Amankwaa Kyeremeh, B., Greet, C., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Asamoah, R. K. (2020). Selecting key predictor parameters for regression modelling using modified Neighbourhood Component Analysis (NCA) Algorithm. In Proceedings of 6th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 320-325). Ghana: UMaT.
2016 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2016). Influence of agitation rate on isothermal alkaline cyanide leaching of refractory, bio-oxidised flotation concentrates. In 4th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference: Expanding the Frontiers of Mining Technology (pp. 1-11). Ghana: UMaT.
2016 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2016). Unravelling deportment of gold in refraction bio-oxidised flotation concentrates by diagnostic leaching. In Chemeca 2016: Chemical engineering: regeneration, recovery and reinvention (pp. 1-12). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2016 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2016). EDTA activation of refractory bio-oxidised flotation concentrate for improved gold leach recovery. In Chemeca 2016: Chemical engineering - regeneration, recovery and reinvention (pp. 178-189). Australia: Chemeca.
2016 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2016). Influence of activated carbon on leaching behaviour of Eburnean Tectonic refractory bio-oxidised flotation concentrates. In Chemeca 2016: Chemical engineering - regeneration, recovery and reinvention (pp. 432-443). Australia: Chemeca.
2016 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2016). Influence of cyanide concentration on gold leachability from selected refractory, bio-oxidised flotation concentrates. In UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 81-92). Ghana: UMaT.
2016 Lem, J. P., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2016). De-sliming of penalty u-bearing particles in the recleaner feed of a copper concentrator. In IMPC 2016 - 28th International Mineral Processing Congress Vol. 4 (pp. 2768-2774). Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
2015 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2015). Post-BIOX® Physical Surface Activation of Refractory Flotation Concentrates for Improved Gold Recovery. In Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2015: APCChE 2015, incorporating CHEMECA 2015 (pp. 189-198). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2015 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2015). Gold mineralisation in selected bio-oxidised refractory gold concentrates. In Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2015: APCChE 2015, incorporating CHEMECA 2015 (pp. 177-188). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2015 Zanin, M., Awatey, B., & Kohmuench, J. N. (2015). Recent studies on the application of fluidised-bed flotation for treating sulphide ores at a coarser grind. In R. Kuyvenhoven, & C. L (Eds.), Proceedings of Procemin 2015: 11th International Mineral Processing Conference (pp. 575-583). Chile: Gecamin.
2015 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Addai Mensah, J. (2015). Influence of specific mineralogy on isothermal cyanide leaching behaviour of selected bio-oxidised refractory gold concentrates. In Technical Mining Conference 2015 - Proceedings: Bridging the Technology Divide Through Collaboration (pp. 67-74). Australia: University of Adelaide.
2014 Asamoah, R. K., Zanin, M., Amankwah, R. K., Skinner, W. M., & Addai Mensah, J. (2014). Characterisation of tectonic refractory gold ore. In Chemeca - Processing Excellence, Powering Our Future (pp. 1-16). Australia: Chemeca.
2014 Awatey, B., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2014). Factors influencing the recovery of coarse sphalerite in fluidised-bed flotation. In Proceedings of the 3rd UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference (pp. 213-219). Ghana: UMaT.
2014 Owusu, C., Abreu, S. B., Skinner, W., Zanin, M., & Addai Mensah, J. (2014). Unravelling the surface species responsible for chalcopyrite and pyrite minerals flotation. In 3rd Biennial UMaT International Mining and Mineral Conference 2014 (pp. 363-370). Ghana: UMat.
2014 Owusu, C., Skinner, W., Fornasiero, D., Addai Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2014). Oxygen demand test-A diagnostic tool for determining the optimum aeration time in the selective separation of chalcopyrite/Pyrite mixed mineral systems. In XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2014) (pp. 1-10). Chile: IMPC 2012 - International Mineral Processing Cong....
2014 Awatey, B., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2014). Incorporating a fluidised-bed separator into a conventional flotation set-up. In Chemeca - processing excellence, powering our future (pp. 1-10). Australia: Chemeca.
2014 Fosu, S., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2014). The influence of sodium isopropyl xanthate (SIPX) concentration on the detachment of coarse composite sphalerite particles from bubbles in flotation. In Chemeca - Processing Excellence, Powering Our Future (pp. 1-12). Australia: Chemeca.
2014 Clement, O., Skinner, W., Fornasiero, D., Addai-Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2014). Oxygen demand test: A diagnostic tool for determining the optimum aeration in the selective flotation of chalcopyrite from pyrite. In Impc 2014 27th International Mineral Processing Congress.
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2014 Quast, K. B., Zanin, M., & Skinner, W. M. (2014). Impact of sea water on grinding and flotation characteristics of a Cu-Mo ore. In XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2014) (pp. 1-9). Chile: IMPC 2012 - International Mineral Processing Cong....
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2013 Owusu, C., Addai Mensah, J., & Zanin, M. (2013). Correlations between optimum aeration and pyrite content in a modelled chalcopyrite-pyrite xanthate flotation system. In Chemeca 2013 : challenging tomorrow (pp. 444-447). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2013 Tong, L., Klein, B., Zanin, M., Skinner, W., Quast, K., Addai Mensah, J., & Robinson, D. (2013). Modification of rheological properties of nickel laterite for stirred milling. In Materials Science & Technology Conference and Exhibition 2013 (MS&T'13) Vol. 3 (pp. 1934-1943). US: Curran Associates.
2013 Agorhom, A. E., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2013). Pyrite-gold recovery in copper rougher flotation tailings. In 2013 Chemeca proceedings - challenging tomorrow (pp. 704-709). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2013 Fosu, S., Pring, A., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2013). Synthesis of galena (PbS) in silica gel composite particles by sulphidisation and hydrothermal reaction. In Chemeca 2013 : challenging tomorrow (pp. 454-458). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2013 Zanin, M., Skinner, W., & Grano, S. R. (2013). AMIRA P260 silver jubilee: 25 years of benefits to minerals flotation. In H. Hernandez, & D. D (Eds.), Copper 2013: Downstream fabrication and applications/recycling and waste management (pp. 1-15). Chile: Chilean Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMCH).
2013 Lem, J. P., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2013). Laboratory flotation characterisation of a uranium-bearing copper ore. In 2013 Chemeca proceedings - Challenging Tomorrow (pp. 684-688). Australia: Chemeca.
2013 Tong, L., Klein, B., Zanin, M., Skinner, W. M., Quast, K. B., Addai Mensah, J., & Robinson, D. J. (2013). An introduction on stirred milling of nickel laterites to upgrade nickel. In Proceedings of the 23rd World Mining Congress 2013. Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
2013 Zanin, M., Gredelj, S., & Masakona, R. (2013). Optimizing gangue rejection at the Vaal River East Gold acid and flotation plant. In M. Alvarez (Ed.), Procemin 2013: Proceedings of the 10th International Mineral Processing Conference. Chile: Gecamin.
2013 Sinche, M., Levay, G., & Zanin, M. (2013). A case study on the effect of recycled process water on Cu-Mo sulphide flotation. In M. Alvarez (Ed.), Procemin 2013: proceedings of the 10th International Mineral Processing Conference. Chile: Gecamin.
2013 Awatey, B., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2013). Determining the critical contact angle for coarse sphalerite flotation in a mechanically agitated cell. In Chemeca 2013 : challenging tomorrow (pp. 459-464). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2012 Sinche, M., Fornasiero, D., & Zanin, M. (2012). Effect of organics in water on the flotation of copper and molybdenum sulphide minerals. In A. Doll, W. Kracht, & R. Kuyvenhoven (Eds.), Procemin 2012 : proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mineral Processing (pp. 268-276). Chile: Gecamin.
2012 Agorhom, E. A., Swierczek, Z., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2012). Combined QXRD-QEMSCAN mineralogical analysis of a porphyry copper-gold ore for the optimization of the flotation strategy. In XXVI international mineral processing congress (IMPC) 2012 proceedings (pp. 99-111). India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
2012 Tong, L., Klein, B., Zanin, M., Skinner, W. M., & Robinson, D. (2012). Stirred milling of siliceous goethitic nickel laterite: batch grinding study. In XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress IMPC 2012 conference proceedings (pp. 5486-5494). India: Indian Institute of Metals.
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2012 Owusu, C., Zanin, M., Fornasiero, D., & Addai Mensah, J. (2012). Estimating the electrochemical reactivity of iron sulphide mineral and its impact on flotation pulp chemistry. In Chemeca 2012 quality of life through chemical engineering : 23-26 September 2012, Wellington, New Zealand (pp. 1-9). Barton, A.C.T.: Engineers Australia.
2012 Farrokhpay, S., & Zanin, M. (2012). Synergic effect of collector and frother on froth stability and flotation recovery: an industrial case. In 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012 : 29-31 October 2012, Hobart, Tasmania (pp. 145-150). Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2012 Zanin, M., Skinner, W., Rowland, L., & Lawson, V. (2012). Improving Cu/Ni selectivity at the Vale Bessemer matte flotation circuit. In A. Doll, W. Kracht, & R. Kuyvenhoven (Eds.), Procemin 2012 : proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mineral Processing (pp. 258-267). Chile: Gecamin.
2012 Lem, J. P., Triffett, B., Swierczek, Z. K., Skinner, W. M., & Zanin, M. (2012). Uranium-copper mineralogical characterization of flotation concentrate using QEM-SCAN. In XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, September 24-28, 2012 : conference proceedings (pp. 02845-2856). India: Indian Institute of Metals.
2012 Agorhom, E. A., Swierczek, Z., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2012). Ore for the optimization of the flotation strategy. In 26th International Mineral Processing Congress Impc 2012 Innovative Processing for Sustainable Growth Conference Proceedings (pp. 99-104). India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
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2012 Lem, J. P., Triffett, B., Swierczek, Z., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2012). Uranium-copper mineralogical characterization of a flotation concentrate using qem-Scan. In 26th International Mineral Processing Congress Impc 2012 Innovative Processing for Sustainable Growth Conference Proceedings (pp. 2845-2856).
2011 Farrokhpay, S., & Zanin, M. (2011). Effect of water quality on froth stability in flotation. In CHEMECA 2011: Engineering a Better World (pp. 31-38). Australia: Engineering Australia.
2011 Agorhom, E. A., Skinner, W., & Zanin, M. (2011). Upgrading of low-grade gold ore samples for improved particle characterisation using micro-CT and SEM/EDX. In Chemeca 2011: Engineering a better world (pp. 1-11). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2011 Owusu, C., Zanin, M., Fornasiero, D., & Addai Mensah, J. (2011). Influence of pyrite content on the flotation of chalcopyrite after regrinding with Isamill. In Chemeca 2011: Engineering a better world (pp. 21-30). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2011 Zanin, M., & Farrokhpay, S. (2011). Depression of pyrite in porphyry copper flotation. In Procemin 2011 : proceedings of the 8th International Mineral Processing Seminar (pp. 135-143). Chile: Gecamin.
2011 Sinche, M., Fornasiero, D., & Zanin, M. (2011). Effect of polyacrylic acid in restoring chalcopyrite and molybdenite flotation. In W. al. (Ed.), Procemin 2011: proceedings of the 8th International Mineral Processing Seminar (pp. 125-134). Chile: Gecamin.
2010 Zanin, M., Grano, S., & Ametov, I. (2010). Technical challenges in the flotation of molybdenite from porphyry copper ores. In XXV International Mineral Processing Congress Vol. 4 (pp. 0 pages). Carlton, Vic: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2010 Chipfunhu, D., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2010). The dependency of the critical contact angle of flotation on particle size - evidence for the non-floatability of fine particles. In 2010 Chemeca proceedings: Engineering at the edge (pp. 1522-1531). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2010 Zanin, M. (2010). An integrated approach for the optimisation of the froth phase performance in mineral flotation. In P. Fecko, & C. Vladimir (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th conference on environment and mineral processing - part 3 (pp. 157-162). Czech Republic: VSB-TU Ostrava.
2008 Muganda, S., Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2008). Flotation behaviour of sulphide mineral size fractions with controlled contact angle. In Chemeca 2008: Towards a Sustainable Australasia (pp. 142-151). CD Rom: Engineers Australia.
2008 Ametov, I., Grano, S., Zanin, M., Gredelj, S., Magnuson, R., Bolles, T., & Triffett, B. (2008). Copper and molybdenite recovery in plant and batch laboratory cells in porphyry copper rougher flotation. In XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress Beijing, 24 - 28 September 2008 (pp. 1129-1137). Beijing, China: Science Press.
2008 Zanin, M., Gredelj, S., & Grano, S. (2008). Factors affecting froth stability in mineral flotation and implications on minerals recovery: A case of study. In A. Casali, C. Gomez, & R. Kuyvenhoven (Eds.), PROCEMIN 2008 - V International Mineral Processing Seminar (pp. 197-206). Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN Ltd.
2007 Zanin, M., Wightman, E., & Grano, S. (2007). Froth stability as a performance indicator in sulphide minerals flotation plants. In Chemeca 2007 Proceedings (pp. 350-357). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2007 Wightman, E., Zanin, M., Franzidis, J. P., & Grano, S. R. (2007). Relating froth vision to cell operating performance in industrial flotation plants. In 35th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference (2007 Chemeca): Conference Proceedings. Australia: Engineers Australia.
2006 Zanin, M., & Grano, S. (2006). Selecting Frothers for the Flotation of Specific Ores by Means of Batch Scale Foaming Tests. In Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies 2006 (pp. 339-349). CD Rom: AusIMM.
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2002 Bevilacqua, P., & Zanin, M. (2002). A simulation procedure for the design of dense medium separation circuits. In The 8th Samancor Symposium on Dense Media. Port Douglas Australia.
2001 Zanin, M. (2001). Use of the respiration index as a measure of the stability of organic waste. In New Trends in Mineral Processing IV. Ostrava (Czech Republic).

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