“…The reverse cationic is the most popular flotation route, and amine and cornstarch are the most common collector and depressant used, respectively. (Houot, 1983;Araujo, et al, 2005;Nascimento, 2010;Luo, et al, 2016;Lima, et al, 2016;Ma, et al, 2011). The direct anionic flotation of iron oxides is particularly interesting for the concentration of low grade ores, and fatty acids may be used as collectors (Araujo, et al, 2005).…”