Gold remains one of the most valuable and in-demand metals globally, occurring in nature both in free form and as part of mineral compositions. Efficient gold extraction requires precise data on its natural distribution and concentration.
Scientists from the branch of the National Center for Complex Processing of Mineral Raw Materials of Kazakhstan (VNIItsvetmet) conduct highly accurate analyses, determining gold content with a precision of up to 0.01 g/t. Their research allows mining companies to optimize ore processing, potentially saving up to 300 million tenge annually at a single beneficiation plant, such as KazZinc LLP.
VNIItsvetmet experts have established close cooperation with industry enterprises, helping to address key production challenges. Their recommendations have enabled KazZinc to prevent the loss of approximately 10–12 kg of gold each year at just one processing facility.
Each year, VNIItsvetmet conducts around a hundred specialized analyses to determine gold content in ores from various deposits and enrichment products for domestic clients. This work plays a crucial role in strengthening Kazakhstan’s gold mining sector.
