Evaluation of Sc Concentrations in Ni-Co Laterites Using Al as a Geochemical Proxy

Scandium (Sc) is used in several modern industrial applications. Recently, significant Sc concentrations (~100 ppm) were reported in some nickel-cobalt lateritic ores, where Sc may be valuably co-produced. However, Sc is typically not included in routine analyses of Ni-Co ores. This contribution exa...

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Main Authors: Yoram Teitler, Sylvain Favier, Jean-Paul Ambrosi, Brice Sevin, Fabrice Golfier, Michel Cathelineau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/5/615