Abstract: Neural network technology is a new data mining method,which has many advantages such as multi-objective,strong fitting,self-adaptation and so on.The mineral processing process involves a long process and many steps,and involves complex physical and chemical processes.It is difficult to establish an accurate mathematical model.At present,the application of neural network technology in various technological steps of mineral processing has achieved some research results.In the future,there will be wide application prospects in the fields of automation of mineral processing,research on fault diagnosis expert system for mineral processing equipment,and the relationship between reagents and mineral processing effect.

Key words: Neural network, Grinding, Mineral processing index, Forecast