Welham, N2015-12-130301-7516http://hdl.handle.net/1885/94346The effect of extended milling on the carbonthermic reduction of a manganese ore has been examined using a combination of thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Thermodynamic modelling indicated that reduction of MnO2 to MnO was possible at 25 °C,Keywords: Comminution; Graphite; Kilns; Powders; Thermoanalysis; X ray diffraction analysis; Carbothermic reduction; Manganese deposits; manganese ore; mineral processing; reduction Carbothermic reduction; Manganese ore; Mechanical activation200210.1016/S0301-7516(02)00045-52015-12-12