This process is generally used for the concentration of sulphide ores. In this method the ore is taken in an iron tank along with a mixture of water and pine oil. The mixture is vigorously agitated by blowing compressed air. The oil forms a froth with air. The metallic ore particles get stick to the forth and rise to the surface as scum.The impurities are wetted by water and will settle down at the bottom .The froth containing the metallic ore particles is skimmed off and dried.