This invention discloses a method for the comprehensive utilization of
sulfide tailings, relating to the field of
sulfide tailings treatment technology. This method uses lead-
zinc tailings as
raw material and innovatively employs a combined "two-stage acid leaching-
gravity separation-flotation" process. First, two stages of acid leaching selectively leach
calcite associated with barite in the tailings, reducing the influence of muddy
calcite while activating
pyrite. Subsequently, the acid leaching residue undergoes
gravity separation to further separate undissolved
calcite,
quartz, and other silica-containing
gangue minerals. The gravity concentrate is then subjected to flotation to achieve the separation of barite and
pyrite, ultimately obtaining high-purity barite and
pyrite products respectively. This invention features a reasonable process
route and simple operation, effectively solving the
separation problem of fine-grained, high-
viscosity lead-
zinc tailings, achieving full-component purification and utilization of lead-
zinc tailings, significantly enhancing the economic value of tailings resources, and reducing the
environmental pressure caused by tailings stockpiling, thus demonstrating good economic, environmental, and
social benefits.