Targeted enrichment of associated silver minerals in lead–zinc sulfide ores: Reagent design guided by coordination chemistry principles

Key Points

• Targeting enrichment of silver minerals improves extraction efficiency, particularly in lead-zinc sulfide ores.
• Key evidence demonstrates enhanced selectivity through improved coordination chemistry principles.
• Observational analysis explores reagent design guided by coordination chemistry to optimize mineral extraction.
• Results indicate potential advancements in mining processes, suggesting further optimization may be beneficial.