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This chapter presents an overview of the test work options available today in the modern metallurgical laboratory. Processing of gold ores has become a site-specific choice of techniques and processes, depending upon mineralogical, chemical, physical, and metallurgical factors. Knowledge of these is therefore important in the formulation of test work for any gold operation. This has led to significant changes in the test work methodology and philosophies that are now in general practice throughout the major gold mining countries. As engineering companies became familiar with gold ore processing and computer modeling became more sophisticated, the need for extensive pilot testing of the carbon-in-pulp process, for example, has largely disappeared. The use of refractory ore treatment options, however, such as bacterial leaching or pressure oxidation, would normally mean that pilot testing of these options is still required. Other aspects of gold mining have also become more important, including more pro-active cyanide management plans. |
