alleryStart learning →What is the first flotation stage, which gives a rougher concentrate, called?
ARoughing
BScavenging
CCleaning
DRegrinding
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Roughing
Roughing removes the maximum amount of valuable mineral first, and later cleaning raises its grade.
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