FlotationFlotation remains a cornerstone process for the beneficiation of sulfideSulfide minerals. Over the past century, advancements in flotation technologyFlotation technologies have focused on increasing the capacity of flotationFlotation cells, with modern designsDesign achieving volumes over 600 m3 compared to just 14 m3 in 1970. Recent innovations, such as the Jameson Cell, StackCell®, and Direct Flotation ReactorDirect flotation reactor, aim to address key challenges, including enhancing flotationFlotation efficiencyEfficiency for fine particles, reducingReducing energy consumptionEnergy consumption, and minimizing operating costsOperating Cost. While many studies have compared the performancePerformance of these technologiesTechnology, they have often been vendor-driven and primarily focused on operational performancePerformance. This paper offers a broader perspective by emphasizing the engineeringEngineering aspects and cost implications of these emerging flotation technologiesFlotation technologies. Key considerations include the footprint and layout of sulfideSulfide copperCopper flotationFlotation plants. A conceptual flotationFlotation plant with a capacity of 65,000 tpd copper oreCopper ore was designed, integrating both conventional tank cells and advanced emerging flotation technologiesFlotation technologies.