Losses in Gold Amalgamation: With Notes on the Concentration of Gold and Silver Ores (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter M'dermott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656018089 ISBN 13: 9780656018086

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand the hidden details of gold milling and ore concentration

A practical, no‑nonsense guide to reducing losses in gold amalgamation and improving ore recovery, based on years of field experience.

This edition explains how to measure and interpret losses, why tailings tests can be misleading, and how to choose the best concentration and crushing methods for different ore types. It combines clear explanations with practical recommendations for directors, mill managers, and workers in the field.

• How to accurately assess loss amounts and where they occur during milling
• Comparisons of coarse versus fine crushing, slime handling, and concentration methods
• Guidance on choosing equipment like Frue vanners, jig systems, and belt vans for different ore grades
• Strategies to improve recovery from complex ores, including those with sulphur, copper, or silver content

Ideal for readers involved in gold mining operations, mill design, and ore processing, this book provides actionable insight without relying on unproven promises. It helps you gauge what improvements are realistically possible and how to implement them in a working mill.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656018089
• ISBN 13: 9780656018086
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150