The SLon vertical ring and pulsating high-gradient magnetic separator (SLon VPHGMS) utilizes the combined force field of magnetism, pulsating fluid and gravity to continuously beneficiate fine weakly magnetic minerals. It is equipped with a unique pulsating mechanism and possesses the advantages of a large beneficiation ratio, high recovery, and a matrix that does not easily clog. The latest industrial application of the SLon VPHGMS is described in this paper. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.