# Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery | CIP/CIL — YELI Carbon

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High-performance coconut-shell granular carbon for CIP and CIL circuits — engineered for gold loading, elution efficiency and long service life in aggressive mining duty.

[Activated carbon for gold recovery]

Application 02

## Carbon That Keeps Its Teeth

In carbon-in-pulp and carbon-in-leach plants, carbon is screened, pumped and stripped continuously. Only coconut-shell GAC combines the micro-porosity needed for gold loading with the hardness needed to survive abrasion and multiple regeneration cycles.

- ✓Hardness ≥98% for low attrition losses

- ✓High activity for fast gold loading

- ✓Tight particle sizing for clean screening

- ✓Stable supply for plant-scale volumes

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Why Coconut GAC

## The Three Properties That Matter

### Hardness & Abrasion

High mechanical strength minimizes fines and carbon losses during pumping, screening and regeneration.

### Micro-Porosity

A narrow micro-pore distribution maximizes gold loading capacity and elution efficiency.

### Low Ash & Purity

Low ash content reduces interference in stripping and kiln regeneration, protecting plant economics.

Recommendation

## Typical Gold-Recovery Specification

| Parameter | Typical Range |

| Mesh size | 6×12 / 6×16 (custom on request) |

| Iodine value | ≥1000 mg/g |

| Hardness | ≥98% |

| Ash content | ≤ 3% |

| Moisture (as packed) | ≤ 5% |

| Bulk density | 0.45 – 0.52 g/cm³ |

| Base | Coconut shell |

Gold-loading and column tests can be arranged with your ore or synthetic solution. Contact us for a testing protocol.

Buying Guide

## Which Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery? — 3-Way Comparison

For CIP/CIL gold recovery, the carbon type decides how much gold you keep. Compare hardness, pore structure and suitability below.

| Carbon Type | Hardness | Pore Structure | Suitability for Gold (CIP/CIL) |

| ✔ Coconut Shell Carbon — BEST | ≥ 98% (extreme) | Micropores | ✔ Recommended for gold mining — no breakdown in CIL/CIP tanks, zero gold loss, maximum gold loading |

| ⚠ Coal-Based Carbon | 80–90% (soft) | Mesopores | ⚠ Not for gold — wears and crushes, gold fines are lost into tailings |

| ✖ Wood-Based Carbon | < 70% (very soft, dusty) | Macropores | ✖ Never use in gold mines — powder carries away already-recovered gold |

Bottom line: for gold recovery, choose 100% coconut shell carbon (6×12 mesh, hardness ≥98%, iodine 1000–1300 mg/g) — the gold it saves pays for the higher price.

FAQ

## Common Questions About Gold-Recovery Carbon

### Which activated carbon should I use for gold recovery?
Coconut shell activated carbon (6×12 mesh, hardness ≥98%, iodine 1000–1300 mg/g) is the recommended grade for CIP/CIL gold recovery — it resists breakdown in agitation tanks and captures the gold-cyanide complex efficiently.

### Why does carbon hardness matter in a CIL or CIP plant?
Soft carbon breaks into fines in the tanks; carbon fines are screened out and carry adsorbed gold out of the circuit, causing direct gold loss. Coconut shell carbon with ≥98% hardness stays intact.

### How much activated carbon will my plant consume?
Consumption depends on plant throughput, ore type and circuit design. Send us your plant size and we will recommend a dosing rate and estimate annual carbon usage.

### Can I test your carbon on my ore before ordering?
Yes — 500 g lab packs or 25 kg bags with the COA of the exact lot, credited against your first container order.

## Supporting Mines Across Africa & the Americas

From small-scale operations to industrial plants — consistent quality, dependable supply and mining-focused technical support.

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