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…
Read article Toowong Process is a top 5 Finalist in the Australian Innovation Challenge The Toowong Process, developed by Core Resources, has received significant recognition for its innovative approach to removing arsenic and antimony from base metal concentrates. This breakthrough technology provides a cleaner, more sustainable solution for the mining industry, addressing key environmental and metallurgical challenges.…
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Hastings Announces Rare Earth Process Design Work Awarded to Core Hastings Rare Metals Limited, an ASX-listed explorer, is advancing the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia. Following a successful drilling campaign, Hastings has commenced a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) to assess the project’s economic viability and define optimal processing pathways. As part of…
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Site Based Ore Sorting Trial An Australian copper producer recently approached Core to assist with an on-site project for trialling Ore Sorting equipment. The goal of the trial was to investigate sorting as a technology to upgrade an existing large stockpile of low grade ore to prepare it for flotation. The trial was conducted on site,…
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Core Resources is proud to announce that its laboratory, hrltesting, has achieved accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for a comprehensive range of analytical services. This accreditation underscores the laboratory’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of technical competence and quality in its operations. NATA, established in 1947, is Australia’s recognised national…
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Leaching gold with a cyanide solution remains the most widely used hydrometallurgical process for extracting gold from ores and concentrates. Despite the challenges and hazards associated with cyanide, few other process have proven to be a more economically viable alternative for large-scale operations. Chemical Basis of Cyanide Leaching The chemical reaction that underpins…
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Core Resources was engaged by an African-based copper operation to provide on-site assistance in optimising their grind-flotation processing plant located in Botswana. This Process Plant Optimisation Project was part of a broader campaign by the company to improve production results across the entire operation. On-Site Technical Support and Training Over a four-month period, Core’s Technical…
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