Process development for refractory gold concentrates treatment on Pokrovsky pox hub

The chemical composition and mineralogy of Malomir and Pioneer gold-bearing ores were discussed. The main gold forms in the ores were indicated: the preferential gold association with sulfide minerals was noted. The chemical composition of sulfide flotation concentrates was shown. The laboratory and pilot tests results of concentrates pressure oxidation were introduced. The influence of organic carbon content in the concentrate and chloride ion content in the liquid phase of pressure oxidation slurry on the gold extraction from materials were noted and researched. The effect of preliminary treatment stages on POX indicators was shown. The positive effect of hot autoclave slurry conditioning on gold recovery was noted. The process flow sheet for treating both Malomir and Pioneer ores was developed and advised.