EXCLUDING mechanical, smelting, and amalgamation processes, the methods of extracting gold from its ores may conveniently be grouped together under the heading of wet or chemical methods. In these, ...

There's treasure in trash — literally. Discarded computers, circuit boards, and other electronic waste contain valuable metals like gold. Now, breakthrough research could make extracting gold easier ...

Researchers have found a greener, safer way to get gold from ore and discarded electronics. This innovative approach promises to cut down on the toxic waste associated with gold extraction. On June 26 ...

Researchers from the University of Flinders in Australia have developed a safer method of gold extraction and recovery from ore and electronic waste. It is noted that the new technology is designed to ...

Over 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year and 80 percent of that ends up in landfills. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) have come up ...

In the Mozambican province of Manica, illegal gold miners are causing environmental damage while posing a serious threat to ...

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In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. This was up 82 per cent from 2010 and is expected to rise to 82 ...

Phase II metallurgical testing commenced in 2024, focused on Iceberg and Iceberg East. A total of 46 Variability Composites were generated from approximately 340 metres of drill core with a combined ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Pyrite is an iron-sulfide mineral, but thanks to its glittering ...

The gold potassium cyanide market faces regulatory hurdles and environmental concerns due to its toxicity but remains essential for gold refining and jewelry. Opportunities arise as companies innovate ...