Abstract
Innovative strategies for developing straightforward and efficient technologies are necessary due to the depletion of conditioned ore sources and the rising proportion of low-grade and technogenic raw materials utilized in production. Special emphasis is placed on flotation agents, as flotation is a primary method for processing low-grade, challenging thin scattered ores. An analytical evaluation of the evolutionary progression of theoretical foundations for formulating fundamental flotation agents and their combinations derived from sulfur-containing compounds utilized and suggested for application in the mining sector is offered. Collective flotation reagents, both traditional and contemporary, are crucial for effective processing, particularly in froth flotation and solid-liquid separation. The pursuit of novel and enhanced reagents is both technological and ecological, mirroring the dynamic difficulties faced by the business. This work aims to summarize and analyze the existing theory and practice of using collector mixes in sulfide flotation, encompassing both practical applications and research, to offer insights and recommendations for developing a predictive technique.