Quantitative mineralogy and geochemistry of pelletized sulfide-bearing gold concentrates in an alkaline heap leach

Abstract Sulfide-rich gold mill concentrates from the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. (CCV thus pelletizing CC&V mill concentrates is not likely to improve leach pad permeability or minimize acid generation. The combination of automated mineralogy, element mapping, and chemical analysis of leachates proved to be an effective means of monitoring leach behavior of fine-grained materials. The Ca element mapping was the most efficient method of monitoring cement binder degradation.