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Sustainably Produced Coconut Shell Activated Carbon for Enhanced Gold Recovery

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery is widely used in Gold Extraction and Gold Recovery Processes where efficient adsorption of dissolved gold is required. ADSD Adsorbents offers premium Coconut Shell-Based Activated Carbon engineered for CIP, CIL and CIC Gold Recovery Processes. Designed with High Adsorption Efficiency, Superior Strength and Low Attrition Loss, it maximizes Gold Recovery while reducing Operating Costs and extending Carbon Life.

Gold Cyanidation Process

Gold Cyanidation is an efficient Gold Extraction Process in which crushed ore is treated with a dilute Cyanide Solution to dissolve gold. Oxygen is added to improve Leaching Performance and accelerate Gold Recovery.

The dissolved gold is then adsorbed onto Activated Carbon using CIP, CIL, or CIC Processes. Finally, the loaded Activated Carbon undergoes Elution and Refining to produce high-purity gold with reliable Gold Recovery Efficiency.

Activated Carbon for Efficient Gold Recovery

Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery plays an important role in recovering dissolved gold from cyanide-based process solutions. Its adsorption performance, mechanical strength and resistance to attrition are important factors when selecting Activated Carbon for different Gold Recovery Operations.

ADSD Adsorbents provides Coconut Shell-Based Activated Carbon suitable for CIP, CIL and CIC Gold Recovery Processes. The carbon is selected to support efficient adsorption and reliable performance during continuous Gold Processing Operations.

Activated Carbon for CIP, CIL and CIC Processes

Different Gold Recovery Processes use activated carbon according to their specific process configuration and operating conditions. In Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) and Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) operations, activated carbon is used to adsorb dissolved gold from the process slurry. Carbon-in-Column (CIC) systems use activated carbon for gold adsorption from clarified process solutions.

The selection of suitable Activated Carbon Grades depends on factors such as Adsorption Capacity, Particle Size, Hardness, Attrition Resistance and Process Requirements. Proper carbon selection can support consistent adsorption performance throughout the recovery process.

Reliable Activated Carbon Supply for Gold Mining

ADSD Group supports Gold Mining Operations with reliable Activated Carbon Supply Solutions based on specific product specifications, quantities and application requirements. Our Coconut Shell Activated Carbon portfolio is designed for customers requiring dependable carbon for Gold Extraction and Recovery Applications.

Through our Global Supply Network, ADSD Group serves customers across International Markets with a focus on Product Quality, Consistent Performance and Reliable Supply. We work with customers to identify suitable Activated Carbon Products according to their process requirements and operating conditions.

For additional technical information on Gold Cyanidation and Activated Carbon Recovery, refer to the International Cyanide Management Code

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Crushed Ore

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Cyanide Leaching (with Oxygen)

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Adsorption on Activated Carbon

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Loaded Carbon Elution & Refining

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

High-Purity Gold

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Electrowinning

Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP)

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

Gold is leached using cyanide and the dissolved gold is adsorbed onto activated carbon in separate tanks for better recovery. Counter-current carbon flow improves loading efficiency, while the carbon is regenerated and reused for economical operation.

Benefits:

High recovery efficiency, better process control and optimized carbon utilization.

Best Suited For:

High-grade ores and largescale gold processing operations.

Carbon-in-Leach (CIL)

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

CIP uses separate leaching and adsorption stages to capture dissolved gold on activated carbon. Countercurrent carbon flow improves recovery, while loaded carbon is eluted, regenerated, and reused. It provides reliable gold recovery and better process control.

Benefits:

Reduced equipment requirement, lower capital cost, shorter processing time and improved operational efficiency.

Best Suited For:

Operations aiming for simplified plant design and faster gold recovery.

Carbon-in-Column (CIC)

Activated Carbon Solution for Gold Recovery

CIC uses activated carbon columns to recover dissolved gold from heap-leach solutions. The loaded carbon is eluted, regenerated, and reused for efficient, cost-effective gold recovery. It is well suited for large solution volumes and low-grade gold deposits.

Benefits:

Cost-effective processing, efficient treatment of large solution volumes and suitability for low-grade ores.

Best Suited For:

Low-grade deposits, heap leach operations and large-scale mining projects requiring economical recovery.

General Specification of ADSDA Carbon in Water Treatment

Key ParametersSpecificationsUnit
Surface AreaMin. 1100 m²/g
IodineMin. 1100Mg/g
CTC55–60%
Mesh Sizes6×12, 8×16Mesh
MoistureMax 4%
AshMax 3%
PlateletsMax 4%
HardnessMin 99%
AttritionMax 2%
pH9–11
Apparent DensityMin 480Kg/m³
K-Value26–32
R-Value50–58

Grade Comparison Table – Water Treatment

GradeIodine Value (mg/g)Primary Use
ADSDAGOLD-45 CTC950Initial Gold Recovery, CIL Circuits
ADSDAGOLD-50 CTC1000HIP Leaching, CIP Processes
ADSDAGOLD-55 CTC1050Elution Columns, Regeneration
ADSDAGOLD-60 CTC1100High-Efficiency Gold Recovery & Refining

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