Resumo et al. Study of diamond recovery tailings from Poxoréu region, east of Mato Grosso State.

Resumo et al. Study of diamond recovery tailings from Poxoréu region, east of Mato Grosso State. Geociênc. (São Paulo) [online].

Studies on diamond mining tailing from the region of Poxoréu, were performed, aiming their application as industrial sand. The Poxoréu region is in economic stagnation since the decline of diamond exploration, which began in the 1920s. These activities generated large amounts of tailing, which was disposed haphazardly, covering a vast portion of the basins of the Poxoréu and Alto Coité rivers. This study consisted of granulometric and geochemical analysis of 11 samples selected that showed good representation for the area. Granulometric studies suggested that most samples can be used both in the foundry industry, as in glass manufacturing. The geochemical data showed that all samples may be used by the construction industry. With the exception of two samples, whose TiO₂ content exceeds the limits of the specifications ABNT, the others can be used in the industries of glass container and foundry, after undergoing treatment for removal of iron and aluminum. Another application of the material analyzed would be considered for use in glass industry, since they showed low concentrations of titanium, magnesium, manganese, chromium, potassium, sodium and calcium, outside granulometric aspect mentioned. Research focused on prospecting for gold are suggested, since the geochemical analysis showed the presence of this element in almost all samples.