Building a machine for processing gold ore involves several steps, depending on the type of ore and the desired output (e.g., crushed ore, concentrated gold, or purified gold). Below is a general guide to constructing a gold ore processing machine, covering key components and processes.
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1. Types of Gold Ore Processing Machines
Gold ore processing typically involves:
– Crushing & Grinding (Jaw Crusher, Hammer Mill, Ball Mill)
– Gravity Separation (Shaking Table, Centrifuge, Sluice Box)
– Flotation (For sulfide ores)
– Cyanidation / Leaching (For fine gold recovery)
– Smelting & Refining (Furnace, Electrolysis)
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2. Basic Gold Ore Processing Machine Setup
Here’s a simple setup for small-scale gold extraction:
# A. Crushing & Grinding Stage
– Jaw Crusher: Breaks large rocks into smaller pieces.
– Hammer Mill / Ball Mill: Further grinds ore into fine powder (~100 mesh).
# B. Gravity Separation Stage
– Sluice Box: Uses water flow to separate gold from lighter materials.
– Gold Centrifuge / Shaker Table: Enhances fine gold recovery.
# C. Leaching (Optional)
– If the ore is refractory (gold locked in sulfides), use:
– Cyanide Leaching Tank (with safety precaution.jpg)
– Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) System to adsorb dissolved gold.
# D. Smelting & Refining
– Use a Furnace (~1200°C) to melt gold concentrate.
– Add flux (borax + soda ash) to remove impurities.
– Pour into molds to form gold bars.
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3. DIY Gold Ore Machine Components
If building manually:
| Component | Function | DIY Alternative |
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| Jaw Crusher | Crushes rocks | Heavy-duty metal plates with a lever mechanism |
| Ball Mill | Grinds ore | Rotating drum with steel balls inside |
| Sluice Box | Separates gold | Wooden/Metal trough with riffles & carpet/matting |
| Shaker Table | Fine separation | Motorized tilting table with grooves |
| Furnace | Melts gold concentrate | Propane torch + ceramic crucible |
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4. Key Considerations
1. Ore Type:
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