Merry Christmas and Happy New Year | A Note from our CEO

As the year draws to a close many of you are probably grateful for the chance to wish another challenging year farewell. Despite all of the problems, mineral demand has remained fairly healthy and prices on the whole have been buoyant, so it is fair to say that we are in a good industry that weathers storms well. Our part in the grand global play is to just keep going, churning out the goods that everyone needs no matter what their persuasion.

We at APT have had a good year, catering especially to the artisanal mining sector, and indeed we are in the process of delivering our largest order ever. We thank all of our valued clients for their faith in us and pledge to continue delivering of our very best for you. There will be some exciting new developments early in the new year, so stay tuned.

I wish you all the very best for a prosperous and happy 2022, may all your dreams come true.

Mr K. Peacocke, CEO of APT

APT GoldKacha Concentrator: where to buy one near you | The Importance of Authentic Mining Equipment

The GoldKacha is an entirely unique-to-APT plant. It was originally designed in 2007 as one of the first units in our GroundBreaker range of small scale mining equipment. Since then, we have continued our research and development to ensure the GoldKacha is the best small scale gold concentrator out there. Not just a gold concentrator, it is now also used for mercury remediation and even recovery of certain bulk minerals.

Now with many replicas out there, it is important to ensure that your GoldKacha is authentically APT. This way we can ensure that you are receiving high quality machinery that will stand the test of time, as well as equip you with the latest version and more. We have a list of our valued distributors on our website and are happy to assist you wherever, whenever, to ensure you receive only the best APT mining equipment.

Seen here are several GoldKacha Concentrators manufactured by our team, in our warehouse, and ready to make the journey to various mine sites throughout Africa.

Please visit our website here to contact us and find out more, we are happy to help.

Small Scale Mining | The Profits are There

Never underestimate the power of small scale mining. With the correct equipment, you can get into the game with a brilliant foundation to grow from. Some of the benefits include minimal capital outlay, short mining equipment lead times coupled with powerful equipment, minimised hassle and continuous production. From this starting point, you can grow with your profit and expand your mine as you go, rather than requiring a large capital investment and all the problems that can arise with doing so.

A large proportion of our clients either are small scale miners who are new to the game, or miners who started out on a small to medium scale mining with APT equipment and have grown from there. This picture was sent to us showing gold recovered with APT’s range of small scale mining equipment being used across various small scale mine sites in West Africa.

This is just one example, amongst many, of what can be achieved. Starting small is a smart and brilliant solution for any small or medium scale miners looking to get into the game quickly and efficiently. For further information, please contact us here.

A Little Gold Goes A Long Way | Gravity Gold Mining Equipment Done Right

It is easy to recover gravity gold, with APT’s range of equipment that is. Starting with the famous GoldKacha, you can be in production for a very small capital outlay and recoup your investment in days. This is the base level entry that allows you to get into the game with a top quality piece of equipment and begin the climb to success.

From there you can add an RG30 scrubber to increase tonnage, or an RD15 crusher to recover gold from the reef.

Whatever route you choose, there is an APT piece of equipment to assist you at every step.

Go GOLD, go APT. Contact us here for further information.

Plug 'n Play to Start Mining Quickly | Ease of Processing

APT’s plant modules are designed for ultra-fast deployment, sometimes same day production. This is because we at APT know that time is money, and we also know that the sooner you get into production, the sooner cashflow enables your next expansion. 

We spend the extra hours in our head office properly designing your plant and properly manufacturing it to be ready to begin its productive life the second it is installed and switched on. Our record, of which we are very proud, was a 72 hour commissioning to first gold pour, and that was for a 20tph plant! 

APT is in the game for the long run, we are constantly improving and developing to win even a few hours in the cycle. Is it worth it? YES, for us and for you. 

APT – your long term partner who understands time and money. 

Pictured above is an APT RDGK15. A 1.5tph hard rock and alluvial plant which is the ultimate ‘First Gold Plant’ if you’re looking to start mining or exploration.

Contact us for more.

planetGold: Demonstration of Equipment for Mercury-Free Gold Mining in Guyana featuring APT's GoldKacha Concentrator

We are so proud to have seen this brilliant video by planetGOLD Guyana where our GoldKacha concentrator is shown playing a vital and positive role in mercury-free mining. PlanetGOLD Guyana is making steps to implement environmentally responsible mining in Guyana and are headed towards being mercury free by 2025. All video credit goes to planetGOLD and has been shared from their YouTube channel.

Their video caption states “The planetGOLD Guyana project is assisting artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities implement mercury-free technologies that also increase yield and profits. This video demonstrates the use of three types of equipment that concentrate gold from alluvial deposits without using mercury- the GoldKacha, Gold Cube and Blue Bowl. The devices can be used in combination with each other and with other equipment to create an efficient and mercury-free gold recovery process.”

To learn more about the planetGOLD project in Guyana, visit https://www.planetgold.org/guyana

APT’s Silver Bullet and Your First Gold Plant | Mining Equipment in South Africa and Worldwide

The criteria are clear, universally agreed upon and accepted, the solution for the small scale mining entrants who dominate vast amounts of today’s mining resources must be:

• Low in capex

• Robust

• Efficient

• Complete

• Energy efficient

• Chemical and mercury free

• Simple and easy to operate  

We at APT have taken this sector seriously for a long time, we even created a separate division, The Groundbreaker’s to cater for them. We have methodically checked off each of the criteria so that we are absolutely confident that the solution we offer is entirely suitable. We call it the APT FIRST GOLD PLANT, with all the connotations upon the word first intended. Our impact grinders are not just a hammer mill like everyone else’s, ours is designed to be solid and sturdy with easily replaceable wear parts. Our concentrator is the world renowned GoldKacha, now an industry standard, and we finish off the package with a concentrate upgrader and pans so that the final product is metallic gold.

Somebody who acquires a FIRST GOLD PLANT in the morning will be looking at their final production that same afternoon, nothing to add but a small 6kVA generator to run the minor electrical items.

Ideal for small entrepreneurial mining startups as well as Corporate Governance Programmes and mercury replacement projects, the APT FIRST GOLD PLANT isn’t a solution in development, it is a PROVEN solution ready to simply install.

Truly the SILVER BULLET.

Medium Scale Concentrator | South African Mining Equipment Manufacturers | Mining Equipment Suppliers

APT’s revolutionary new GK-X concentrator has had a highly successful first year out in the industry, producing tens of kilograms of gold for its users. APT’s engineers never stand still, however, and we have sought valuable feedback from our clients. All of this great information has been incorporated into the design of an improved heavy duty variant, including larger bearings, larger tailings launder, modified cone for less wear and stronger cone-to-shaft structure. The result is an even better machine ready to serve the industry for many years to come – the new improved GK-X Mk2! Now rated for 15 to 20tph.

 The details are as follows:  

• Larger launder, made from heavy duty poly instead of glass fibre

• All poly or stainless wetted parts

• New lid seal

• Heavier duty cone construction

• Heavy duty bearings

• Thicker wear lining

• Cone diameter 500mm (20”)

• 60G

• Concentrating surface area 2778 square mm

• Fluidisation water requirement 4-6 cubic metres per hour

• Available in manual or automated versions

• Capacity 15-20tph (25-32M3/hr slurry)

We will shortly be releasing a video showing this medium scale concentrator in the field and recovering gold, so either subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates or contact us if you are serious about mining and getting the right equipment and we will make assisting you swiftly a priority amidst an influx of enquiries.

Gold Recovered via APT Mining Equipment in Zimbabwe | APT GK-X

APT’s GK-X is in full production and no slowing down is anticipated any time soon! This chunk of gold was recovered in Zimbabwe, with the client having said the equipment is working well. Good job team!

For more information on the GK-X or any of APT’s mining equipment, please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or visit our Find Us page for all of our contact details.