International Journal of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing

International Journal of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing is concerned with original research, new developments, site measurements and case studies in rock mechanics and rock engineering. It provides an international forum for the publication of high quality papers on the subject of rock mechanics and the application of rock mechanics principles and techniques to mining and civil engineering projects built on or in rock masses.

Mark Ma

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing

Research Scientist, CSIRO National Research Flagship, Australia

Research Areas

Colloid Chemistry, Flocculation/Dispersion, Flotation, Mineral Processing, Iron Ore,Clays, Minerals

Education

2005-2007Ph.DMineral Processing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
2004-2005M.A.ScMineral Processing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
1992-1996B.ScMineral Processing, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China

Experience

2008-presentResearch Scientist&Project Leader, CSIRO National Research Flagship, CSIRO Process Science & Engineering, Bayview Ave., Clayton, VIC, Australia
2007-2008Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, National Institute of Nanotechnology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
1996-2003Process Engineer, Anshan Iron & Steel Group Corporation, Anshan, China

Academic Achievement

Award: Outstanding contribution to the development of iron ore flotation capability of CSIRO, 17 September 2009

Publications: Journals

[1]  X. Ma, 2011. The dispersive effect of sodium silicate on kaolinite particles in process water: implications for iron ore processing. Clays and Clay Minerals, 59, 233-239.
[2]  X. Ma, M. Marques, C. Gontijo, 2011. Comparative Studies of Reverse Cationic/Anionic Flotation of Vale Iron Ore. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 100, 179-183.
[3]  X. Ma, 2011. Effect of a Low-Molecular-Weight Polyacrylic Acid on the Coagulation of Kaolinite Particles. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 99, 17-20.
[4]  X. Ma, 2010. Role of Hydrolyzable Metal Cations in Starch-Kaolinite Interactions. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 97, 100-103.
[5]  X. Ma, W. Bruckard, 2010. Effect of pH and Ionic Strength on Starch-Koalinite Iinteractions. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 94, 111-114.
[6]  X. Ma, W. Bruckard, 2009. Arsenic removal in sulphide flotation-a literature review. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 93, 89-94.
[7]  X. Ma, W.J. Bruckard, R. Holmes, 2009. Effect of collector, pH and ionic strength on the cationic flotation of kaolinite. International Journal of Mineral Processing 93, 54-58.
[8]  X. Ma, 2008. Role of solvation energy in starch adsorption on oxide surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 320, 36-42.
[9]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2007. Role of background ions in guar gum adsorption on oxide minerals and kaolinite. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 313, 440-448.
[10]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2007. The Effect of Lignosulfonates on the Floatability of Talc. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 83, 19-27.
[11]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2007. Intrinsic Viscosities and Huggins Constants of Guar Gum in Alkali Metal Chloride Solutions. Carbohydrate Polymers, 70, 15–24.
[12]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2007. Adsorption of Guar Gum on Potash Slimes. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 46, 321-328.
[13]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2006. Adsorption of Guar Gum onto Quartz from Dilute Mixed Electrolyte Solutions. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 298, 609-614.
[14]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2005. Effect of Alkali Metal Cations on Adsorption of Guar Gum onto Quartz. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 289, 48-55.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  X. Ma, 2011. The dispersion of kaolinite. Iron Ore 2011, AusIMM, Perth, pp. 471-474.
[2]  X. Ma, W. Bruckard, D. McCallum, 2010. Adsorption of starch on koalinite surfaces, XXV International Mineral Processing Congress, Brisbane, Sep. 2010.
[3]  X. Ma, K Davey, A Giyose, V Malysiak, 2009. Upgrading Sishen iron ore slimes by reverse cationic flotation. Iron Ore 2009, AusIMM, Perth, pp. 373-378.
[4]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2006. Adsorption of guar gum on potash slimes. In: Z. Xu and Q. Liu Ed., Interfacial phenomena in fine particle technology, Canadian institute of mining, metallurgy and petroleum, 2006.
[5]  X. Ma, M. Pawlik, 2005. Effect of structure making and structure breaking ions on the adsorption of guar gum onto quartz, 2005 SME Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, U.S.A

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  X. Ma, 2011. Iron Ore Flotation. In: Veress, B., and Szigethy, J. (Eds.), Horizons in Earth Science Research, Nova Science, New York, (In press).
[2]  X. Ma, 2010. Flotation mechanism of kaolinite under reverse cationic flotation conditions. In: Daniels, J.A. (Ed.), Advances in Environmental Research, Nova Science, New York, pp. 197-206.