Core Resources recently presented the third session in its technical webinar series, focusing on practical and innovative solutions for minerals processing and hydrometallurgical projects. This session delved into the Albion Process™, highlighting its chemistry and the design of metallurgical testwork programs.
The Albion Process™ is a proven technology for treating refractory gold and complex base metal concentrates. It combines IsaMill™ ultrafine grinding with atmospheric oxidative leaching, enabling the efficient extraction of metals from sulphide ores. This process is particularly effective for ores containing arsenopyrite and pyrite, which are challenging to treat using conventional methods.
In this webinar, Senior Metallurgist Hans Liang discussed the fundamental chemistry underpinning the Albion Process™ and the critical aspects of designing effective metallurgical testwork programs. Hans brings over nine years of experience in operations and consulting within the mining industry, with a strong technical background in comminution and flotation. He has managed various metallurgical testwork programs, including geometallurgical testing, pre-feasibility studies and recovery improvement projects. As Core’s Albion Process™ Technology Manager, Hans oversees the execution and integration of this technology.
Core Resources operates the only licensed Albion Process™ test facility in Australia, conducting all testwork programs under licence from Glencore Technology. These programs encompass Phase 1 amenability tests, Phase 2 variability and design tests, and pilot-scale tests, providing comprehensive data for capital and operating cost assessments and engineering design.
The webinar also highlighted the successful application of the Albion Process™ at the GPM Gold Project in Armenia, where gold recoveries improved from 20% to over 95%.
For those who missed the live session, a recording of the webinar is available here.
This webinar underscores Core Resources’ commitment to delivering innovative metallurgical testing and process engineering solutions that address complex challenges in the mining industry.
