摘要：

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for improving the processing of mineral tailings. The method includes diverting a side stream from the main conduit of the tailing process flow. To this side stream, an additive such as undiluted pure polymer is added and mixed before returning to the main conduit. Thus, only a portion of the total tailing flow needs to be mixed and the additive effectively treats the tailing. More preferably, the process avoids the need to first add water to invert and dilute the polymer additive. Thus, tailings can be processed without incurring unnecessary mixing costs and unnecessary water additions.

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