A.J. Monhemius, F. Hedjazzi
Anglo Asian Mining’s Gedabek mine is situated in the Lesser Caucasus mountains in Western Azerbaijan, hosting a complex copper-gold porphyry deposit. This study aims to optimize ore processing methods by comparing two configurations: leaching followed by flotation and flotation followed by leaching to enhance efficiency and reduce cyanide consumption. The methodology involved the application of agitation leaching for high-grade ore and heap leaching for lower-grade ore, utilizing a unique combination of resin-in-pulp for selective gold extraction and SART processing for copper removal and cyanide recovery. In 2015, a flotation plant was introduced to treat tailings, subsequently leading to the decision in 2017 to modify the flow sheet due to lower gold grades and higher copper concentrations in the feed ore. Results indicated that the alteration in processing strategy effectively reduced cyanide consumption by removing soluble copper minerals prior to leaching. The performance of both configurations was thoroughly evaluated, showcasing the advantages of flotation ahead of agitation leaching in optimizing resource extraction and minimizing chemical use.
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