The Cyanide Process for the Extraction of Gold: And Its Practical Application on the Witwatersrand Gold Fields in South Africa (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

M. Eissler

 
9780266617747: The Cyanide Process for the Extraction of Gold: And Its Practical Application on the Witwatersrand Gold Fields in South Africa (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book, published in 1895 provides a thorough examination of the cyanide process for extracting gold from ores, with a practical focus on its application in the gold fields of South Africa. The author, an authority on the subject, details the technical aspects of the process, including the construction and operation of cyanide plants, the preparation of ores, and the precipitation of gold from solutions. The book also addresses the challenges encountered in the early implementation of the cyanide process, such as the treatment of pyritic ores and the optimization of gold recovery. Through a combination of theoretical explanations and practical observations, this book captures the state of the art in gold extraction at the time, offering valuable insights into the historical development of the cyanide process and its enduring significance in the gold mining industry.

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