Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
7f6c4c86-9593-452f-8543-0eb767dc15f1
Materials
Associated ID
b982a79f-eb7d-41d8-ae7f-49a3af436694
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Description
The product represented by this dataset is tin raw ore, a primary ore raw material obtained directly from tin mining operations. The tin grade is 0.439%, and the main component of the ore is tin dioxide. It has physical properties such as high hardness and high specific gravity, mostly appears tan to brownish-black in color, is chemically stable, not readily weathered, and difficult to be attacked by acids and alkalis. This product has no upstream raw material and is the initial raw material of the tin industry chain; downstream, through a beneficiation and enrichment process, it can be processed into tin concentrate, and it is the source fundamental material for tin smelting and the production of tin-based products. The dataset includes the main raw and auxiliary materials, energy, and waste in the production process; infrastructure such as the manufacturing of production equipment and the construction of plants is not included within the dataset boundary. The data inventory is formed by merging data from multiple sources.
Activity Description
The production process covers the underground mining of run-of-mine tin ore using adit-and-ramp access. The main inputs include geological resource information, underground development and mining equipment, power, and ground-support materials, and the output is run-of-mine tin ore extracted underground. The main process units or stages, in sequence, are detailed geological investigation and feasibility studies, construction of the underground access and development system, preparation and cutting of mining blocks, stoping and ore breaking, ore loading and underground haulage, shaft hoisting, and temporary surface storage.
Process Description
Tin ore is a mineral resource composed of tin-containing minerals and gangue minerals. The main tin-containing mineral is cassiterite (chemical formula is SnO₂). Common associated minerals include pyrite, pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, etc. The tin content varies greatly depending on the type of mineral deposit, and the industrial mineable grade is generally 0.2%-1%. Around Sn, some rich ores can reach several percentage points. They are mostly in the form of massive, granular or disseminated aggregates found in various rock masses. The main purpose is to obtain tin concentrate through separation and enrichment, and then smelt into metallic tin for use in solders, tinplates, alloys, chemicals and other fields.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
Generated by merging multiple data sets in this geographical location.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
It will be mined using underground mining methods, with development via adit and ramp.