Project Overview
This project involves the development and operation of a rock gold processing plant located in the Philippines. The plant is designed to process 3,000 tons of raw ore per month (TPM), sourced from a high-grade gold deposit containing 270 grams of visible gold per ton.
Ore Characteristics
- Type: Hard rock gold ore
- Grade: 270 g/t of visible (bright) gold
- Deposit Location: Philippines
- Mining Method: Conventional underground/hard rock mining
Processing Technology
The plant utilizes a combined mercury mixing and pool leaching process to extract gold from the ore. This dual-method approach is optimized for the specific mineralogy of the deposit and ensures efficient recovery.
Process Flow Summary
- Crushing and Grinding: Ore is first crushed and ground to the required particle size.
- Mercury Mixing: Initial gravity concentration and amalgamation are applied for early-stage gold recovery.
- Pool Leaching: The remaining ore undergoes cyanide leaching in lined leach pools.
- Gold Recovery: Gold is recovered from both the amalgam and leaching stages, then refined.
Key Performance Metrics
- Processing Capacity: 3,000 tons of ore per month
- Gold Grade: 270 g/t
- Recovery Rate: 98% total gold recovery through combined methods
Project Benefits
- High Recovery Efficiency: The use of both mercury amalgamation and cyanide leaching ensures near-complete recovery of gold.
- Cost-Effective Operation: The plant’s modular design and gravity-based pre-concentration reduce operational costs.
- High-Grade Ore: The exceptionally rich ore body increases profitability and shortens ROI timelines.
Environmental & Safety Considerations
While mercury use is traditionally associated with environmental concerns, the plant is designed with strict containment and mercury recycling systems to minimize ecological impact. Future plans include transitioning to fully mercury-free technologies in alignment with global environmental standards.
Conclusion
The Philippines 3000TPM rock gold processing plant represents a robust and profitable operation, leveraging high-grade ore and an efficient processing flow to achieve impressive recovery rates. With proper environmental controls and the potential for expansion, it serves as a model for sustainable small-to-mid scale gold mining in the region.
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