“…Fine fractions (frequently defined as material with a particle size < 60 mm to < 10 mm) account for 40-80 wt.% of the mined material in previous studies (Hogland, 2002;Masi, Caniani, Grieco, Lioi, & Mancini, 2014;Kaartinen et al, 2013;Kurian, Esakku, Palanivelu, & Selvam, 2003;Rettenberger, 2009;Hull et al, 2005;Mönkäre, Palmroth, & Rintala, 2016;Quaghebeur et al, 2013;Maul & Pretz, 2016;Van Vossen & Prent, 2011;Wiemer, Bartsch, & Schmeisky, 2009;Wolfsberger et al, 2015). Therefore, regardless of the particle size used to define the fine fractions, its quantity will always be an important factor to be considered in LFM and ELFM projects.…”