Thales V. P. Aquino MSc

R&D activities in the field of mineral processing.

- Realization of mineral flotation experiments; - Support in the operation of a mineral processing pilot plant; - Conduction of a research project in the field of mineral processing for the development of a master thesis.

- Sizing/selection, cost estimation and sales of equipment and systems (vacuum filters, clarifiers/thickeners and water treatment systems). - Generation of technical/commercial proposals. - Inside sales activities.

- Sizing/selection, cost estimating and sales of equipment and systems (flotation cells, thickeners, filters and screens). - Generation of technical/commercial proposals. - Visits to mine sites and engineering firms for business prospection and technical assistance. - Laboratory and pilot testing. - Technical consulting. - Sole responsible for two product lines in the Brazilian office: flotation cells and vibrating screens.

- Sizing/selection, cost estimating and sales of equipment and systems (cyclones, pumps and valves). - Generation of technical/commercial proposals. - Visits to mine sites and engineering firms for business prospection and technical assistance. - Technical consulting.

- Sizing/selection, cost estimating of equipment and systems (vibrating screens and feeders). - Generation of technical proposals. - Visits to mine sites and engineering firms for technical meetings, pilot testing and technical assistance. - Technical consulting.

- Sizing/selection, cost estimating and sales of equipment and systems (cyclones, pumps and valves). - Generation of technical/commercial proposals. - Visits to mine sites and engineering firms for business prospection and technical assistance. - Technical consulting.

It was done an internship during the vacation period of the last year of graduation focused primarily on the flotation of industrial sand and clay thickening.

It was developed some works in the area of mineral processing, especially activities of laboratory tests (particularly mineral flotation tests on bench scale), preparation of samples and reagents. It was also developed a paper about specific reagents used on iron ore flotation processes.