Enzymes application in mineral processing is a novel alternative to oxidize carbonaceous matter in double refractory gold ores (DRGOs) and reduce Au(CN) 2-adsorption during cyanidation. In this work, contrasting flotation concentrates from DRGOs with different Au(CN) 2-affinities were sequentially treated to improve Au cyanidation. Sequential pre …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073These initial results indicate clearly that in vitro processing is a promising alternative to in vivo processing of refractory gold ores using P. chrysosporium. AB - The fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium has been proven to biotransform refractory gold ores, leading to …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Although some alternative reagents can give better gold extractions with carbonaceous or refractory gold ores, cyanidation often achieves the highest gold recovery. For high-grade ores, the economic benefit of increased gold recovery usually outweighs reagent cost and increased recovery is the main driver for choosing a particular system.
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This paper aims to summarize these studies and present a systematic review of the mineral processing of gold ores, with a particular focus on alternative leaching reagents to cyanide that can facilitate cleaner extraction. ... with the increasing refractory nature of gold ores and restrictions on cyanidation, interest in halide-based gold ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The most widely-researched alternative lixiviants for gold ores are examined in this paper, but it is evident that none has yet made any significant inroad into the dominant position of cyanide as the reagent of choice at the vast majority of gold mines worldwide. Previous article in issue; Next article in issue; Keywords. Cyanide.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Over 25 alternative lixiviant processes to cyanide have been tested in the laboratory; some of which have been successful for niche applications. ... This paper reviews some of the recent applied and fundamental studies on the leaching of copper–gold ores with the ammonia–cyanide system and provides insights into the mechanism to give a ...
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073THIOSULPHATE LEACHING – AN ALTERNATIVE TO CYANIDATION IN GOLD PROCESSING ALTERNATIVES TO CYANIDE IN GOLD PROCESSING THIOSULPHATE LEACHING Thiosulphate leaching is a process that removes gold from gold bearing ores without the use of cyanide. Although not as aggressive a leaching agent as cyanide, thiosulphate offers several …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The aim of this paper is to present a systematic review of the mineral processing of gold ores, with special focus on alternative leaching reagents to cyanide that can facilitate more sustainable extraction. In line with this, the most promising alternatives to cyanide leaching will …
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