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Feed Preparation
Ore Liberation
Crushing and milling expose gold-bearing mineral surfaces.
The Next Standard in Responsible Mining
Non-Cyanide Gold Processing: Redefining Safety and Efficiency in Gold Mining.
Supporting the transition toward more responsible gold extraction methods without compromising production performance.
Modern mining operations are increasingly expected to balance recovery objectives with worker protection, environmental responsibility, regulatory readiness, and long-term operational resilience. A non-cyanide approach provides mining companies with an alternative pathway to evaluate safer and more accountable gold processing practices.
Safety-Oriented Processing
Supporting more responsible material handling and
operational control.
Operational Integration
Designed to support structured leaching, adsorption,
filtration, and recovery workflows.
Performance-Focused Transition
Supporting process evaluation without separating
responsibility from production objectives.
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Discuss ore characteristics, process requirements, and
implementation considerations with our team.
How It Works
The Science of Non-Cyanide Gold Processing.
Gold extraction is fundamentally a controlled transfer process. Valuable gold must first be released from the ore, dissolved into a process solution, captured by an adsorption medium, and recovered through downstream refining.
A non-cyanide system follows the same metallurgical objective while using an alternative leaching chemistry and a more controlled circulation model.
The Core Mechanism
From solid gold particles to a recoverable gold-bearing complex.
During leaching, the reagent interacts with exposed gold surfaces and supports the formation of a soluble gold-bearing complex. Under controlled alkaline conditions, oxygen availability, agitation, and contact time influence the transfer of gold from the solid ore into the process solution.
Depending on the validated reagent formulation, this interaction may involve selective leaching behavior, ligand-based complex formation, or chelating interaction with gold-bearing species. The resulting dissolved gold can then be captured using activated carbon or another suitable recovery medium.
Final reagent behavior must always be confirmed through ore-specific bottle-roll testing, laboratory analysis, and controlled field trials.
Conceptual Molecular Interaction
Au
Au
L
L
O₂
OH⁻
Solid Gold Surface
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Soluble Gold Complex
Interactive Process Comparison
Compare the conventional workflow with a controlled non-cyanide process.
Select a process mode, start the simulation, and follow how the material moves from ore preparation to gold recovery.
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Solution Preparation
Alkaline Reagent System
Water, pH control, reagent dosing, and oxygen are prepared under controlled conditions.
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Leaching Reaction
Selective Gold Dissolution
Gold transfers from the solid phase into a soluble gold-bearing complex.
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Gold Capture
Carbon Adsorption
Dissolved gold species are captured on activated carbon.
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Final Recovery
Smelting and Refining
Gold-bearing carbon is processed for final metal recovery.
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Process Control
Closed-Loop Recirculation
Process solution is monitored, adjusted, and recirculated to minimize uncontrolled discharge.
Current Stage
Ore Liberation
Solution Control
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Gold Transfer
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Recirculation
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Closed-Loop Process Control
Keep the process solution inside the system, not outside the operation.
In a closed-loop configuration, process water and reagent-bearing solution are retained within controlled tanks, pipelines, adsorption units, and circulation systems. The solution is monitored and reused wherever operationally appropriate.
This approach does not eliminate the need for residue management, water testing, containment, or environmental controls. It reduces unnecessary discharge pathways and supports stronger process accountability.
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Controlled circulation between process stages
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Lower exposure to uncontrolled solution loss
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Improved monitoring of reagent concentration
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Better integration with water-management procedures
Controlled
Closed Loop
Process System
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Leaching Tank
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Carbon Contact
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Solution Monitoring
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Recirculation
Critical Operating Variables
Chemistry alone does not determine recovery.
Process performance is influenced by ore mineralogy, particle size, reagent concentration, pH, oxygen transfer, contact time, temperature, carbon activity, and solution management.
Alkaline Control
Stable pH supports controlled reagent behavior and process consistency.
Oxygen Availability
Aeration can influence oxidation and the kinetics of gold dissolution.
Contact Time
Sufficient residence time is required for leaching and adsorption.
Carbon Activity
Carbon quality and loading behavior affect dissolved-gold capture.
Particle Liberation
Gold must be sufficiently exposed before the reagent can interact effectively.
Ore Mineralogy
Each ore responds differently and requires individual testing.
Technical Evaluation Comes First
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Every ore body is different. Every implementation must begin with testing.
The simulations above are educational process visualizations and do not represent guaranteed metallurgical performance.