PROCESSING

An alternative gold-processing technique

Gold cyanidation is a metallurgical technique for extracting gold from mined ore, and one of the most commonly used gold-extraction techniques. However, the process is banned in several US states and European countries

Ailbhe Goodbody
Final filtration of the auriferous concentrate after electrowinning on a 1t/d pilot installation

Final filtration of the auriferous concentrate after electrowinning on a 1t/d pilot installation

Alternative gold-processing techniques, such as thiosulphate leaching, may have lower risks and environmental impacts and can open up opportunities in areas where gold cyanidation is banned. For example,...

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