Gold Recovery from Tailings Achieved in the Most Effective Way: the APT TriTank

APT pioneered the TriTank system for gold recovery via CIL/CIP in the 1990’s, and it has since become one of our greatest engineering marvels, taking ordinary cyanidation to extraordinary recovery.

“I would have no hesitation in recommending the APT TriTank system to anyone considering slurry cyanidation, it is a paradigm ahead of the old tank system.”

— P. Mitchell (Max Mine, Zimbabwe)

The Tritank is used for recovering gold from ores that cannot be readily treated using gravity or other physical processes. Examples include finely disseminated ores and previously treated tailings material. The design incorporates the traditional 6 cyanidation tanks into one single tank, partitioned into 6 individual sectors. The result? Less steel required for manufacture (and thus lower capital cost), smaller footprint, easier materials transfer between sectors, enhanced mixing characteristics, and more.

Pictured below is a small scale TriTank located in Southern Africa which was engineered, installed and commissioned by APT.

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The APT GoldKacha Concentrator Achieves Excellent Recoveries in Ethiopia | Mercury Free Remediation and Gold Recovery

We are proud to share some recent feedback from a small scale mine site located in Ethiopia. Here, mercury-free mining is becoming more and more prominent thanks to the hard work from the team here at APT, as well as our dedicated clients. The real bonus is seeing the excellent results achieved by the miners on the ground, who are using the APT GroundBreaker range of equipment.

Not only is outstanding gold recovery achieved, but hazardous mercury is remediated from the contaminated feed ore. This is done using the APT GoldKacha Concentrator, within a short timeframe, once again proving that the GoldKacha is a non-negotiable for small scale miners.

Thank you to our valued client for their dedication and work alongside us here at APT. We look forward to a prosperous future for all involved.

For further information, please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or contact us here via our website.

Where to Get The Best Small to Medium Scale Processing Plants for Your Mine | APT Does it All

Here at APT we have a very hands-on approach when it comes to our processing plants, carrying out the entire process in-house right the way through from testwork analysis to process and mechanical plant design, procurement and logistics, and finally manufacture. Each member of our team works closely together to ensure the entire process from concept to production runs as smoothly as possible, whilst maintaining an exceptionally high standard of quality throughout.

Once completed, our plants are shipped to site for installation and commissioning. Smaller systems are sent with a set of fully comprehensive manuals and videos, which guide the end user through the process of unpacking, installation, operation and troubleshooting. For larger more comprehensive plants, a team of APT engineers and technicians, the core of whom have managed the in-house design and manufacture of the plant, mobilise to site to carry out the installation and commissioning process. The thorough understanding of the plant by the team allows them to carry out the installation and commissioning process as quickly and efficiently as possible, ensuring the end product is exactly as we envisioned.

Finally, to ensure our plants are metallurgically suited to the ore body in question, APT works closely with our mineral testwork laboratory of choice, Peacocke & Simpson located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Metallurgical testwork forms the foundation of any successful processing plant and the importance of it should never be underestimated. Our close relationship with Peacocke & Simpson allows us to fully investigate the ore characteristics to ensure our plants are fit for purpose, and further solidifies our position as the best small to medium scale mineral processing suppliers to date! 

For any enquiries, please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or contact us here.

A Batch of Small Scale APT Mineral Processing Plants Completed and Headed to Site

Here at APT we recently completed the manufacture of several plants from our GroundBreaker Range, destined for various mine sites throughout Africa. The APT GroundBreaker Range was purposefully designed for small scale processing applications, as well as exploration purposes.

Pictured above is a 1.5tph RDGK15 Hard Rock Plant. The RDGK15, also known as your ‘First Gold Plant’, includes APT’s RD15 Impact Crusher paired with the world renowned APT GoldKacha Concentrator. This module provides miners with an affordable, efficient and easy-to-use solution to start mining, and go on to earn their own funds to finance their projects going forward.

Please contact us here for further information or email us on info@aptprocessing.com to discuss your processing requirements further.

A Glimpse into the APT Warehouse | Small Scale Process Plant Manufacture

The APT warehouse has been buzzing as of late, with all hands on deck to complete the manufacture of a medium-scale gold processing plant, as well as a range of GroundBreaker equipment. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to.

We’re thoroughly looking forward to seeing these projects come to life on site. Keep an eye on our Blog and Social Media pages to follow along!

Bringing Your Mineral Processing Plants to Life | Small to Medium Scale Mining

Here at APT we have a very hands-on approach when it comes to our processing plants, carrying out the entire process in-house right the way through from testwork analysis to process and mechanical plant design, procurement and logistics, and finally manufacture. Each member of our team works closely together to ensure the entire process from concept to production runs as smoothly as possible, whilst maintaining an exceptionally high standard of quality throughout.

Once completed, our plants are shipped to site for installation and commissioning. Smaller systems are sent with a set of fully comprehensive operations manuals and videos, which guide the end user through the process of unpacking, installation, operation and troubleshooting. For larger more comprehensive plants, a team of APT engineers and technicians, the core of whom have managed the in-house design and manufacture of the plant, mobilise to site to carry out the installation and commissioning. The thorough understanding of the plant by the team allows them to carry out the installation and commissioning process as quickly and efficiently as possible, ensuring the end product is exactly as we envisioned.

Finally, to ensure our plants are metallurgically suited to the ore body in question, APT works closely with our mineral testwork laboratory of choice, Peacocke & Simpson located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Metallurgical testwork forms the foundation of any successful processing plant and the importance of it should never be underestimated. Our close relationship with Peacocke & Simpson allows us to fully investigate the ore characteristics to ensure our plants are fit for purpose, and further solidifies our position as the best small to medium scale mineral processing suppliers to date! 

For any enquiries, please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or contact us here.

The APT GoldKacha Concentrator Achieves Excellent Recoveries in Nigeria

The APT range of small scale mineral processing plants, known as our GroundBreaker Range, has become more widely known due to the well-thought-out design, high quality materials and manufacturing standards, and excellent recoveries achieved on site. At the forefront of this range is the APT GoldKacha Concentrator, no doubt the best gold recovery and mercury remediation unit. Our valued client in Nigeria kindly sent us some photos of his results and requested ‘One more GoldKacha please!’.

Thank you again to our valued client for sharing your feedback!

For all enquiries, please contact us by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com or phoning us on +27 (10) 035 1001, or by clicking here.

APT Completes Manufacture of A Small Scale Hard Rock Plant Headed to Indonesia!

Our workshop is bustling in true APT form and one of the plants that has recently come to life is a small scale hard rock plant which falls within our JCRD range. This range consists of a collection of high quality hard rock plants for precious metal and bulk mineral recovery, varying in size from 1.5tph through to 10tph, and simple and efficient in both design and operation.

The 1.5ph JCRD15 consists of a JC25 Jaw Crusher (pictured here), an RD15 Impact Crusher and, of course, the APT GoldKacha Concentrator (pictured below). This combination leads to superior liberation of metals and minerals, particularly due to the early liberation achieved in the RD15 Impact Crusher.

It has been a pleasure for us to work on this plant, which is headed to Indonesia! Thank you to our valued client for trusting us with bringing your mine site to life, and we can’t wait to see this one in operation.

For all enquiries, please contact us here or by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com and we look forward to assisting you on developing your mining venture!

The Benefits of APT Processing Plants, Direct from Site in Ghana!

If you recall, at the beginning of June the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources opened the commissioning of 100 Mercury-free Processing Plants to support the Ghanaian Mining Industry. These plants were manufactured and supplied by APT, in collaboration with our local distributor Commodity Monitor Limited. We just received feedback from our valued distributors alongside the following image from one of the small scale mine sites.

“This is the gold after one hour of operations. One word: magnificent!"

Meanwhile, on another mine site in Ghana gold is being recovered at an excellent rate. This particular client is processing tailings using the APT RDGK15. He is reportedly ‘extremely happy and readying his new ore for full operation.’ What wonderful and exciting news!

Thank you to our valued client for sharing this feedback with us. No mercury was used, high gold recoveries were achieved and everyone is happy. The progress continues!

Well done to everyone involved.

For all enquiries, please contact us by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com or phoning us on +27 (10) 035 1001, or by clicking here.

10 Reasons Why You Need An APT GoldKacha Concentrator

1: It’s A Complete Plant

The APT GoldKacha is a complete processing plant in itself, designed for loose alluvial or rubble material. The unit is fitted with it’s own built in feed screen to scalp the feed, and comes complete with a concentrates bucket. All that is required on site is a power and water supply, and you will be in operation that same day.

2: Large Processing Capacity

The APT GoldKacha can process up to 1 tonne per hour via hand feed with a shovel. This is more than 20 times what one person can achieve using a hand panning dish. With an automated feed, the APT GoldKacha can process up to 3 tonnes per hour.

 3: Easy To Operate

The APT GoldKacha has no complicated settings, just an on/off switch. Turn it on, add water, add feed. It is very simple.

 4: Robust Construction

The APT GoldKacha is an exceptionally well designed and expertly manufactured machine. The machine was developed within a metallurgical laboratory, and optimized over many years on various different mine sites. The unit is built to last, and does not rust.   

 5: No Clean Water Necessary

The APT GoldKacha does not require clean feed water, which is often inaccessible.

 6: Low Energy Requirement

The APT GoldKacha is fitted with a 0.75kW motor, so the energy draw is very little.

 7: Available As Petrol or Electric

The APT GoldKacha is available as either a frame mounted unit with an electric motor, or a trailer mounted unit with a petrol driven engine and petrol driven water pump (known as the GoldTrail).

 8: Highly Efficient

The APT GoldKacha is highly efficient, in fact the recovery is so good that it had become the world standard against which others are judged.

 9: Low Cost

As the APT GoldKacha is a complete processing solution, you can purchase the machine and get into production for just two or three ounces worth of gold.

10: Quick Payback Period

The APT GoldKacha generates cash fast. As an example, if you feed the APT GoldKacha with 1 tonne per hour of feed containing 0.5 grams of recoverable gold per tonne, the APT GoldKacha will generate about US$225 per day (at today’s gold price of US$56 per gram). This means the unit will pay for itself in about 15 to 20 days. The APT GoldKacha is the basis for serious gold business, able to generate meaningful profits from a small investment.

Please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or contact us here for further information.