beneficiate
verb (used with object)
to treat (ore) to make more suitable for smelting.
beneficiation
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a word derived from
beneficiate.
Example Sentences
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"We are very happy, as a government, to witness this milestone, especially as we continue pushing for local value addition and beneficiation," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
In February, Zimbabwe froze exports of raw minerals ahead of a full ban in 2027, announcing it would require "in-country value addition and beneficiation".
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sinosteel will build a beneficiation plant, a pipeline to move the ore to the port, a mineral terminal at the port, and a power plant, the convention said, without specifying what type of power plant.
From Reuters ● May 20, 2022
The ore in the Kremikovtsi deposit is of low grade; it has a mineral content of about 33 percent and requires beneficiation.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut
