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Complex Orebodies Conference 2018

Conference Proceedings

Complex Orebodies Conference 2018

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Technology options for processing complex and double refractory gold ore

The initial results for the cyanide leach gold recoveries were very poor on a high-grade primary sulphide ore of 6.2 g/t Au with no silver. Subsequent mineralogy showed the ore to be a characteristic pyrite, carbonaceous refractory gold ore (double refractory). This was a very disappointing finding. A small scale gravity and flotation test programme was developed to produce a concentrate with the majority of the gold. This also failed with most of the gold remaining in the tailings. An ICP scan also showed variable levels of antimony. A Desktop Study was undertaken with minimal laboratory test work looking at Pressure Oxidation (POX), roasting, ultra-fine grinding, graphite passivation and consideration of any new technologies that might be applicable to this type of ore. The subsequent Study highlighted how difficult these double refractory gold ores are to process and highlighted some recent technology developments may be applicable. CITATION: Connelly, D, 2018. Technology options for processing complex and double refractory gold ore, in Proceedings Complex Orebodies Conference 2018, p 94 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).
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  • Published: 2018
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