Metallic Ore Dressing Agent
—— Environmentally Friendly Gold Leaching Agent for Mining
—— Environmentally Friendly Gold Leaching Agent for Mining
Product Form: Powder or granular
Net weight: 25kg
Condition: New
Origin: China
OEM / Customized: Support
Applicable Ore Type: Gold, silver ore, cyanide tailings, roasted gold concentrate, sulfuric acid slag, lead-zinc slag, anode mud, and other gold-bearing materials.
Applicable Process Range: Heap leaching, pool leaching, carbon slurry process, CIP, CIL of all kinds of gold ore.
A metallic ore dressing agent is an advanced processing reagent characterized by its distinctive gray-white powder form. This specialized chemical compound is specifically engineered for the efficient extraction of precious metals from mineral sources. The environmentally friendly gold dressing agent is the replacement product of Sodium Cyanide (chemical cyanide), which is widely used in a variety of gold and silver materials containing gold and silver recovery.
1. Low toxicity & environmental protection
The product is non-flammable, non-explosive, has no oxidant hazard, no radioactive hazard, is low-toxic, belongs to ordinary chemical products, and is an environmentally safe gold beneficiation agent.
2. Stable performance
Reduces the interference of harmful substances such as arsenic AS and sulfur S, has strong applicability, and is suitable for heap leaching, pool leaching, and carbon slurry process production of oxidized gold and silver mines.
3. High leaching rate
Effectively leaches gold ions, which is higher and faster than using sodium cyanide, and improves the recovery rate. Heap leaching production has a shorter cycle than using sodium cyanide (can be shortened by about 30%), and faster recovery.
4. Lower cost
Reduces the costs of procurement, transportation, warehousing, storage, use, safety, and environmental protection facilities, etc. The production process is consistent with the method of using sodium cyanide, which is easy to use and promote.
â–¶ Applicable Ore Types
✔ Quartz vein-hosted gold ores
✔ Oxidized gold ore
✔ Polymetallic gold ores (Cu-bearing, etc.)
✔ Carbonaceous gold ore
✔ Primary sulfide gold ore
✔ Other refractory gold-bearing materials
â–¶ Process Compatibility
✔ Heap leaching
✔ Pool leaching
✔ Carbon-in-pulp (CIP) / Agitated leaching
✔ Tailings reprocessing
The environmentally friendly gold leaching agent operates similarly to the sodium cyanide process, with the flexibility to recycle depleted solution while using activated carbon (or zinc powder/zinc wire/resin) for gold adsorption. Optimal leaching efficiency is achieved at ambient temperatures above 10°C, and the agent can be applied alongside sodium cyanide if needed.
Heap/Pool Leaching
Prepare a 0.03–0.1% solution with clean water for spraying or immersion.
Agitation Leaching
Use a 10–15% concentrated solution or add the solid agent directly into the mixing tank.
Maintain reagent concentration in the slurry between 0.03–0.1%.
1. Pre-Treatment Adjustment
Adjust ore heap/pulp alkalinity using lime or other alkaline agents (target pH: 11–12).
2. Leaching Process
3. Concentration Monitoring
Regularly check the leaching agent concentration and replenish if depleted.
4. Customized Dosage Optimization
Adjust agent dosage based on ore composition and pH, guided by small-scale tests and the recommended detection method.
Q1: How does this agent differ from cyanide in gold extraction?
A:
✔ Safer – Non-cyanide, low-toxicity, no explosive/radioactive risks.
✔ Faster – Leaching cycle 30% shorter than cyanide.
✔ Cheaper – Lower procurement, storage & waste treatment costs.
Q2: Can it integrate with existing gold recovery systems?
A: Yes! Works seamlessly with:
✔ Carbon adsorption (activated carbon for Au/Ag recovery).
✔ Electrowinning/Zinc precipitation (standard methods).
✔ Solution recycling (reuse of spent liquor after gold extraction).
Q3. What process is suitable for extracting gold from my ore?
A: The optimal beneficiation method depends on your ore’s properties! Laboratory testing and verification are essential. Generally:
✔ Primary sulfide gold ores & polymetallic gold ores → Flotation is the primary recovery method.
✔ Simpler gold-bearing quartz vein ores or oxidized gold ores → Leaching processes (heap leaching, tank leaching, CIP/CIL) are typically used.
✔ Ores with significant visible gold → Gravity separation equipment (e.g., centrifugal concentrators, shaking tables) should be applied for pre-concentration.
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Q4: What is the typical gold recovery rate in gold ore leaching processes?
A: Comparable or higher than cyanide (if pH/dosage optimized). For accurate and reliable recovery rates, leaching tests must be conducted! Based on actual conditions, laboratory comparisons of heap leaching, tank leaching, and stirred tank leaching (CIP/CIL) can determine the most suitable method and corresponding recovery rate. This approach also clearly reveals the total process cost and reagent consumption.
Q5: How to handle reagent return water and leach residue tailings on site?
A:
✔ Reagent return water contains residual chemicals and trace amounts of gold, which can typically be recycled after reagent replenishment without generating waste.
✔ Leach residue tailings should be washed with clean water or lime water and treated with bleaching powder (chloride-based treatment) to meet environmental standards.
Q6: What safety measures are required during use?
A:
PPE: Gloves + goggles (low toxicity but avoid skin/eye contact).
Storage: Keep dry, indoors—no hazardous material restrictions.
Q7: How much cost can I save vs. cyanide?
A:
✔ 20–40% lower total cost (chemical + logistics + waste treatment).
✔ No cyanide licensing fees or special transport permits.