Scientists from the Kazmekhanobr Research and Production Enterprise, a branch of the National Center for Complex Processing of Mineral Raw Materials of Kazakhstan, have developed an innovative technology for processing polymetallic ore from the Chinasyl-Sai deposit. The breakthrough was reported by El.kz, citing the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan.
The primary challenge in processing such ores lies in their complex composition. The Chinasyl-Sai deposit contains gold, silver, lead, zinc, and pyrite, requiring a method to efficiently extract valuable components while minimizing costs.
A key achievement of the new technology is the elimination of cyanide reagents, making the process safer and more environmentally friendly. The researchers have perfected a gravity-flotation method that allows ore enrichment without additional grinding of the industrial product.
The innovative process yields three types of concentrates:
- A gravity concentrate enriched with gold and silver;
- A lead flotation concentrate;
- A zinc flotation concentrate.
All these products meet the requirements for further production of valuable metals. Moreover, the technology is adaptable for processing similar ores from other deposits, opening new opportunities for the development of Kazakhstan’s mining industry.
