What is Sodium Cyanide used for?

Sodium Cyanide is commonly used in the mining industry for extracting gold from ores.

How can I optimize the use of chemicals in ore processing?

Optimizing the use of chemicals in ore processing involves several strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness:

Are there specific regulations for the use of mining chemicals?

Yes, the use of mining chemicals is subject to various regulations that govern their production, use, storage, and disposal. These regulations are designed to protect human health and the environment. Key regulatory aspects include:

What is a settling agent, and how does it work in mining?

A settling agent, also known as a flocculant, is a chemical used to accelerate the settling of suspended particles in a liquid. In the context of mining, settling agents are crucial for improving the efficiency of ore processing and tailings management.

How do I store Sodium Cyanide safely?

Sodium Cyanide should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible materials and in accordance with safety guidelines.

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Reasons for the decline in activated carbon performance

How AuCarb™ restores the performance of activated carbon

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Indeed, the reduction of performance of Carbon can have an extremely wide number of causes:

• Contamination/fouling of the carbon by mineral or organic matters present in the ore or brought in by the additives, water or pollutants

• Preg-robbing ore competing with the carbon in adsorbing the gold

• Attrition of the carbon with the propellers, screens and carbon transfer systems

• Poor acid washing efficiency not removing minerals properly from the loaded carbon

• Poor regeneration techniques not removing organics properly

• Extreme temperature changes in the regeneration -quenching stage, leading to breakage of the carbon

Constant monitoring and small modifications to the regeneration kiln’s operating parameters (temperature/throughput), acid washing practices and carbon transfer technologies, will generally overcome most of these problems, and restore the carbon to its optimum.