EXTRACTION OF FINE GOLD FROM ARGILLACEOUS SEDIMENTS

摘要

FIELD: mining.;SUBSTANCE: invention relates to concentration of minerals and can be used for extraction of fine gold from argillaceous sediments. This method comprises preparation of suspension of argillaceous sediments, trapping of fine gold from said suspension by introduction of vegetable material-based sorbent premixed to 0.3 mm grain size in suspension and mixing. Then, sorbent is flushed through 0.3 mm mesh screen, dried and subjected to assay fusion. Note here that suspension is prepared at S:L ratio of 1:25. Sorbent is added to suspension activated in mixer to homogeneous state for 3-5 minutes and, then, mixed for 30-40 seconds. After sorption, loose flakes bearing gold are flushed.;EFFECT: higher yield, environmental safety.;3 ex