Tag: Refractory Gold Ores
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Recovering the Un-Recoverable – Nanogold™ – Refractory Entrapped Gold
Geologists often face significant challenges when it comes to the recovery of gold from refractory ores. These ores, which contain gold particles locked within sulphide minerals or organic carbon, typically yield lower recovery rates using traditional methods like cyanidation. While existing technologies such as roasting, bio leaching, and pressure oxidation have improved recovery rates to…
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Refractory Gold Ores: The Untapped Potential in Today’s Mining Landscape! An Article by McKinsey & Company
As the gold mining industry faces a reserves crisis, refractory gold ores are emerging as a key source of growth. Representing 24% of current gold reserves, these ores pose unique challenges but also offer significantly higher grades—up to 86% more than non-refractory types. In this article from McKinsey, we explore the complexities of processing refractory…