Abstract: Material flow analysis (MFA) is an important means for indices accounting and regulation in circular economy development. Based on the brief description of MFA and its application, and the practice of mining MFA, binary microcosmic MFA method for the material flow accounting and value flow analysis for mineral processing plants is proposed. Metal balance method commonly used in mineral processing is introduced into the practical MFA for mineral processing plants. The method and model for the material flow accounting and value flow analysis for mineral processing plants are set up.

Key words: Mineral processing plant, Circular economy, MFA