Behind the Scenes: How JXSC’s 10TPH Plant Upgrades Ethiopian Tungsten?

In the mineral-rich highlands of Ethiopia, a remarkable transformation is taking place – raw tungsten ore containing mere 3-5% valuable material is being refined to over 60% purity through sophisticated processing technology. JXSC’s recently commissioned 10-ton-per-hour rock tungsten processing plant represents a perfect marriage of robust engineering and precision mineral separation.

This comprehensive walkthrough explores how each meticulously selected piece of equipment contributes to this alchemical process that turns unassuming rocks into industrial-grade tungsten concentrate. Whether you’re a mining professional, plant operator, or simply curious about mineral processing, you’ll discover fascinating details about the machinery symphony that makes such transformations possible.

JXSC 10tph Rock Tungsten Ore Processing Plant in Ethiopia

JXSC has provided a complete set of processing plant machines &all accessories for Ethiopia customer 10tph rock tungsten ore processing plants. The client has their own engineering team for setting up this plant, so no requirement for our engineer’s site service. While we offer the detailed layout design with base construction drawings, accordingly.

Descrição geral do projeto

Client's mine situation: The customer is processing rock tungsten ore. The raw tungsten grade is approx 3-5%; the final tungsten grade is expected to reach over 60%.

The Mining Challenge: Turning Low-Grade Ore into Valuable Concentrate

Every mining operation begins with understanding its raw material. Ethiopia’s tungsten deposit presents ore with relatively low concentration (3-5% WO₃), making efficient processing crucial for profitability.

The processing solution needed to achieve multiple objectives:

• Handle variable feed sizes up to 500mm
• Maintain consistent 10TPH throughput
• Upgrade concentrate to >60% purity
• Operate reliably with local maintenance capabilities

These requirements shaped every equipment selection and process flow decision in JXSC’s design.

With these challenges defined, let’s examine how the processing plant tackles each one systematically.

JXSC’s Design & Process

Processing Flowsheet

 

Explicação do processo

It is configured with the vibrating feeder > rough jaw crusher > belt conveyor > chute feeder > rough jaw crusher > belt conveyor > fine jaw crusher > belt conveyor > double roller crusher > swing feeder > vibrating screen > jig separator > spiral classifier > rod mill > shaking table > 3pcs disc dry magnetic separator.

1. Vibrating feeder > rough jaw crusher > belt conveyor: for crushing the big stones to small stones, then able to feed to the small rough jaw crusher.

2. Chute feeder: for feeding the small stones to the small rough jaw crusher evenly.

3. Rough jaw crusher: for crushing the stones to a small size.

4. Fine jaw crusher: for crushing the output from the rough jaw crusher into smaller pieces.

5. Double roller crusher: for crushing the output from the fine jaw crusher into small sand.

6. Transfer ore bin+swing feeder: for stocking the small sand, then feed to the vibrating screen evenly.

7. Vibrating screen: for sieving 0-2mm, 2-6mm, and +6mm materials to different jig separators.

8. Jig separator: for concentrating the tungsten concentrate from 0-2mm, 2-6mm, and +6mm materials.

9. Spiral classifier: for dewatering the tailing from the 2-6mm and +6mm jig separators, then to the rod mill.

9. Rod mill: for grinding the 2-6mm and +6mm tailings to 0-2mm final size, then back to the 0-2mm jig separator for concentrating the tungsten.

10. Shaking table: for concentrating the tungsten from tailing of the 0-2mm jig separator.

11. 3pcs disc dry magnetic separator: for re-concentrating the 0-2mm tungsten concentrate from the jig separators and shaking tables to reach a grade as high as possible.

 

 

The Main Machines & Accessories include the following:

Nome do produto	Modelo n.	Quantity  (Set)
Alimentador de vibração	3800*960mm	1
Triturador de mandíbulas	PE-600*900	1
Transportador de correia	DT75-800*30m	1
Alimentador de calha	1240×980	1
Triturador de mandíbulas	PE250*400	1
Transportador de correia	DT75-650*12m	1
Fine Jaw Crusher	PE150*750	1
Transportador de correia	DT75-650*13.5m	1
Triturador de rolo duplo	2PG610*400	1
Transportador de correia	DT75-650*12.5m	1
Alimentador giratório	400×400	1
Transportador de correia	DT75-650*13.5m	1
Ecrã de vibração	JXSC-1530	1
Separador de jigueiras	JT2-2	2
Separador de jigueiras	450×670	2
Classificador em espiral	FG-12	1
Moinho de barras	MQZ1530	1
Bomba de polpa	4/3 inch	1
Distribution Tank	1200*1200	1
Hydraulic Box	/	12
New Type Big Shaking Table	4500*1850mm	16
Triturador de rolo duplo	2PG400*250	1
3PC Disc Magnetic Separator	3PC-500	1
Diesel Generator 720kw		1
Steel Materials for Machines		1
Pipes and Pipe Fittings for Machines		1
Electric Control Cabinet&Electric Wire&Cable		1

 

Customer Questions & Our Answers

1. How to make the feeding hopper?
The drawing of the hopper will be offered after the order is placed. The customer can weld the hopper on the mine site using steel plates per the drawing.

2. What is the particle size requirement for the feed ore?
Based on the raw feeding capacity of 10 tons per hour, the particle size should meet the maximum feeding size of the feeder and jaw crusher, which should be below 200mm.

3. Why do you use a big jaw crusher?
The mine site has some big stones, the size may reach 500mm, the 10tons per hour triturador de maxilas feeding size 0-210mm. Using a big jaw crusher with a feeding size of 0-500mm will be able to ensure that the feeding to the 10tons per hour jaw crusher is below 210mm.

4. How does the jig separator concentrate the tungsten?
A máquina de jigging is a device for mineral separation based on the principle of gravity stratification. Its core mechanism utilizes a sawtooth-shaped, asymmetrical pulsating water flow to stratify mineral particles of different densities and sizes within the jigging chamber, thereby achieving the separation of light and heavy minerals.

 

 

5. What’s the function of the shaking table?
The shaking table for re-concentrating the tungsten concentrate from the jig separator to reach a higher purity.

6. Will the 3-piece disc dry magnetic separator be able to separate different minerals?
The three-stage strong magnetic separator is suitable for the separation of various mixed magnetic minerals. Based on the differences in the magnetic properties of the minerals, the magnetic field strength can be adjusted by controlling the excitation current of each disk to achieve efficient separation. The induction distance between each disk and the mineral particles can also be adjusted to obtain different magnetic field strengths, allowing for the simultaneous separation of multiple minerals. This equipment is widely used in the dry separation of ilmenite, monazite, tungsten-tin ore, tantalite, and other minerals containing both magnetic and non-magnetic components.

 

 

7. Can you provide the civil foundation drawing of the complete machine line?
Once we receive your deposit payment, our engineer will design the detailed plant layout drawing, foundation drawing for you, and also each main machine’s drawing & machine operation manual. All the technical support will be provided to assist with the installation.

 

Conclusion: Engineering Excellence Driving Mineral Processing Success

The JXSC 10TPH Rock Tungsten Ore Processing Plant in Ethiopia exemplifies how advanced mineral processing technology can transform low-grade ore (3-5% WO₃) into high-value concentrate (>60% purity) through intelligent design and precision machinery. By combining rugged crushing equipment with sophisticated gravity and magnetic separation techniques, this project demonstrates:

1. Optimized Multistage Processing – A carefully sequenced flow from coarse crushing (500mm → 210mm) to fine liberation (10mm → sand) ensures efficient tungsten particle release while minimizing energy waste.
2. Adaptive Separation Systems – Jig separators, shaking tables, and 3-disc magnetic separators work synergistically to maximize recovery rates across diverse particle sizes (0-2mm to +6mm).
3. Sustainable Resource Utilization – The closed-loop design (e.g., rod mill reprocessing tailings) reflects modern mining’s emphasis on minimal waste and full ore value extraction.
4. Localized Implementation – With detailed technical documentation and modular machinery, the plant empowers Ethiopia’s mining sector to operate and maintain advanced processing independently.

Beyond its technical achievements, this project serves as a scalable model for African mineral development—proving that tailored solutions can unlock economic potential even in challenging ore conditions. Future upgrades, such as additional automation or expanded throughput capacity, could further enhance productivity while maintaining the plant’s robust simplicity.

For mining professionals, the key takeaway is clear: success lies not just in equipment selection, but in designing integrated systems that align with both geological realities and operational goals. JXSC’s Ethiopian tungsten plant offers a blueprint for turning mineral wealth into sustainable industrial growth—one precisely calibrated machine at a time.

Want to Explore Further? Contact JXSC for customized mineral processing solutions or detailed case studies on tungsténio, estanho, tântalo, and other hard-rock applications. Let’s engineer your next success story.