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Tailings effluent from the tailings dam is brought back into the hydrometallurgical plant system and raw water from a nearby river is also used in the plant. I believe they are heavy metals and other components still present in the effluent since it is not treated. There is also a trend of decreasing gold recoveries over the cause of the years to date. The bullion Assays indicate that the gold has a low percentage of about 40% and 50 % of silver, the remaining being other metals (impurities).
Does the untreated water/effluent have an effect on the leaching of gold and also on the percent yield/recoveries?
Your response will be much appreciated.
Thank you