Glencore Technology has launched a free online calculator for the Albion Process™, providing a simple, no-risk tool for assessing whether the process is suitable for treating sulphide ores, complex ores or refractory gold. The calculator offers indicative estimates of capital expenditure (CapEx), operating expenditure (OpEx), and a high-level equipment list, helping users explore early-stage project feasibility quickly and easily.

The Albion Process™, developed by Glencore and Core Resources, is a proven atmospheric oxidative leaching technology that uses a combination of ultrafine grinding and oxidative leaching at atmospheric pressure. It provides a safer, more cost-effective alternative to pressure oxidation and roasting, delivering high metal recoveries. The process achieves up to 97% recovery for refractory gold and over 99% for chalcopyrite copper concentrates

“Albion Process™ really is the best leaching solution when you hit sulphides, complex ores or refractory gold, and this new calculator is a no-risk way to evaluate the Albion Process™ quickly, for free and online,” says Stanko Nikolic, Technology Manager – Hydrometallurgy at Glencore Technology.

Core Resources is the exclusive provider of metallurgical testwork services for the Albion Process™ under licence from Glencore Technology. Core’s capabilities include Phase 1 amenability testing, Phase 2 design testwork and pilot-scale demonstration programs. These stages support flowsheet development and process engineering, with results feeding into Glencore Technology’s project evaluations.

The new calculator streamlines initial investigations for project owners, offering an efficient entry point into a globally proven technology. Users can select a base metal or gold ore, input basic concentrate details, and receive an instant snapshot of the potential process flowsheet and cost estimates.

Try out the Albion Process™ calculator here.