At the recent MetPlant and World Gold conferences, Glencore Technology, in collaboration with Dr Duncan Turner of Core Resources, presented a paper on the success of the Zod Albion Process Plant in Armenia. The Albion Process, developed at Core’s laboratories, is an innovative technology designed for the treatment of refractory concentrates. It has been…
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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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La lixiviación de oro con una solución de cianuro sigue siendo el proceso hidrometalúrgico más ampliamente utilizado para la extracción de oro de minerales y concentrados. A pesar de las dificultades y riesgos de trabajar con cianuro, ningún otro proceso todavía ha demostrado ser una alternativa viable económica. Un artículo publicado por L. Elsner en…
Read article 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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Core Resources was engaged by an Australian-owned international mining operation to provide on-site consultancy services aimed at optimising their processing plant. Leveraging the extensive experience of Core’s senior professionals in commissioning, operating, and optimising process plants, the collaboration led to significant performance improvements, culminating in record production within three months. Development of Remote Monitoring and…
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A client approached hrltesting to investigate options for precious metal recovery from a gold tailings dam project. The project examined options for re-processing the tailings material in the existing operational site plant. The goals of the project were threefold: Investigate and optimise gold and silver recoveries by cyanide leaching Evaluate any beneficiation options available to…
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The fluctuation of metal prices poses challenges for mining and processing operations, particularly during periods of low commodity prices. In these conditions, optimising plant performance is essential to maintain profitability. Ensuring efficient mineral processing, metallurgical testwork, and process optimisation can help operations sustain productivity and improve metal recoveries. At Core Resources, we provide specialist…
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