abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for treating an aqueous suspension of solid particles, wherein at least one water-soluble polymer is added to the suspension, and wherein said polymer is formed by at least one nonionic The monomers, optionally at least one anionic and/or at least one cationic monomer, are polymerized. The method is particularly applicable to the treatment of mineral tailings, especially tailings from oil sands extraction. |