Core Resources has been awarded a Commonwealth Government Accelerating Commercialisation Grant of $986,644 over two years to support the further development of the Toowong Process™, a breakthrough technology for removing arsenic from mineral concentrates. This funding plays a key role in advancing the technology towards full commercial deployment, helping the mining industry manage arsenic-related challenges…
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Mineral Processing of Strategic Metals In the challenging times of the mining industry, “Strategic Metals” have found a celebrity status recently. Capital has flowed into companies focussed on these elements (or at least some of the elements), as investors seek to ride the wave of new technologies that draw on these elements. Called “strategic” because…
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An Australian gold mine has enhanced its operational efficiency by commissioning an on-site assay laboratory at its carbon-in-leach (CIL) plant. Developed and implemented by Core Resources, this facility enables near real-time analysis of gold assays, allowing metallurgists to make immediate, informed decisions to optimise the CIL circuit. Advantages of On-Site Assaying Previously, the mine relied…
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Core Resources has developed an innovative sampling method to enhance the accuracy of process control in autoclave operations. This advancement addresses the challenges associated with traditional sampling techniques in high-pressure autoclave environments. Challenges with Traditional Sampling In autoclave processes, such as Pressure Oxidation (POx) and High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL), obtaining accurate samples is crucial…
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Elutriation is a mineral processing technique that separates target minerals from gangue based on differences in size, shape, and density. At Core Resources, this process is utilised to enhance mineral separation efficiency across various applications. Elutriation Process at Core Resources The elutriation process at Core Resources involves introducing slurry into the midpoint of an elutriator…
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Asiamet Resources announces heap leaching testwork awarded to Core Asiamet Resources Limited, an ASX and TSX-listed company with a significant portfolio of copper-gold deposits in Indonesia, has engaged Core Resources to conduct heap leaching metallurgical testwork for the Beruang Kanan Main (BKM) copper deposit in Kalimantan. The testwork is a key component of the Preliminary…
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In mid-2015, Core Resources led the recommissioning of a gold processing plant at the Consolidated Murchison Gold/Antimony mine in South Africa. The operation achieved its first gold pour in November 2015, marking a significant milestone in the plant’s revival. Background Stibium Mining acquired the mine in 2015 after its previous owners placed it into administration…
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Core Resources has successfully completed a three-week High Density Solids (HDS) neutralisation pilot plant programme aimed at developing benchmark data for a client’s copper leach projects. This programme investigated various process conditions in a continuous pilot plant circuit. Programme Objectives and Focus The pilot trial focused on the precipitation of iron, aluminium, and arsenic from…
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Core Resources’ Toowong Process™ was recognised as a finalist in the Australian Innovation Challenge in the Minerals and Energy category. The awards, which celebrate pioneering Australian technologies, highlighted the Toowong Process™ for its ability to remove arsenic and antimony from base metal concentrates, providing a sustainable solution to a long-standing challenge in the mining industry.…
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The Toowong Process, developed by Core Resources, has garnered significant recognition for its innovative approach to removing arsenic and other deleterious elements from mineral concentrates. This technology addresses a critical environmental challenge in the mining industry by enabling on-site removal of arsenic, resulting in cleaner, non-toxic products ready for shipment. Accelerating Commercialisation Grant In…
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