A 100tph alluvial gold and rock gold processing plant typically involves a combination of both alluvial (placer) and hard rock (lode) gold processing techniques. Here is a general outline of what such a plant might include:
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Feeding System:
- Raw material is loaded into the plant through a hopper or a grizzly feeder.
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Crushing and Milling:
- Primary Crusher: Jaw crusher to reduce rock size.
- Secondary Crusher: Cone crusher or impact crusher for further size reduction.
- Ball Mill or Hammer Mill: For further milling to achieve desired fine particle size.
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Screening:
- Vibrating Screen: To separate various particle sizes and to ensure all material fed into the concentrators meets required size specifications.
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Gravity Separation:
- Jigs: Used for separating coarse gold particles.
- Shaking Tables: For further concentration of fine gold.
- Centrifugal Concentrators: Like a Knelson or Falcon for high-efficiency concentration of fine gold.
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Slurry Pumps:
- For transporting the processed material slurry through various stages of the plant.
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Cyanidation (if applicable):
- Leaching Tanks: For extracting gold from the ore using a cyanide solution.
- Activated Carbon: For adsorbing the gold from the cyanide solution.
- Electro-winning Cells: For recovering gold from the loaded carbon.
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Tailings Management:
- Tailings Conveyor: To transport plant tailings to a designated tailings area.
- Thickener: To recycle water and manage tailings.
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Water Supply and Recycling:
- Water Pumps: To supply water necessary for various processing stages.
- Settling Tanks: To recycle water and reduce environmental impact.
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Control Systems:
- PLC Control: Automating and monitoring plant operations.
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Environment and Safety:
- Compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring safety protocols are in place.
It’s crucial to customize the plant components based on ore characteristics and locality specifics. For commercial purposes, consulting with experienced professionals and conducting feasibility studies is recommended to optimize efficiency and profitability.
