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Western Adsorbents & Catalysts: Mining Applications

High-performance Adsorbents & Catalysts for Mining Applications

Western Adsorbents & Catalysts (W.A.C.) is a leading manufacturer of adsorbents and catalysts engineered for the demanding requirements of the mining industry. Our advanced products play an important role in metal recovery, purification and environmental management, allowing mining operations to achieve high recoveries, stable performances and regulatory compliance. W.A.C.'s range of products is designed for high-mechanical strength, superior adsorption capacity and consistent performance even under extreme conditions, ensuring reliable operations including precious metal mining and speciality mining applications. From activated carbon, ion exchange resins, molecular sieves, to ceramic balls, W.A.C. serves diverse mining applications.

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W.A.C. Range of Adsorbents and Catalysts for Mining Industry Applications

Activated Carbon (Coconut shell-based & Coal-based)

Activated carbon is an indispensable in gold recovery mining operations. It is widely used in gold recovery circuits, including CIP (carbon-in-pulp), CIL (carbon-in-leach), and CIC (carbon-in-column).

Available Activated Carbon Forms:

  • Granular activated carbon (GAC) for CIP, CIL & CIC.
  • Tailored particle size for specific column operations

Ion Exchange Resins (Cation, Anion & Ready-to-use Mixed Resins)

Ion exchange resins work as a selective adsorbent for metal ions, providing high efficiency and recovery. These resins selectively extract valuable metals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, platinium group metals and other precious earth metals. Apart from precious metal extraction, ion exchange resins are also used to remove metal ions from aqueous solutions and accumulate on the resin in wastewater flows in ore processing.

Mining Applications We Serve

Gold Mining (CIP, CIL & CIC Processes)

Activated carbon plays an important role in the efficient precious metals including including gold.

Challenge We Solve:
  • Cyanide and organic contaminants
  • Low gold recovery due to poor adsorption efficiency
  • Carbon attrition and losses during agitation
  • Inconsistent performance in heavy-load slurries
Recommended Products:
  • High-hardness GAC for CIP/CIC/CIL

Base Metal Extraction Operations

Our adsorbents have selective recovery of valuable metals like nickel, cobalt or rare earth metals.

Challenges We Solve:
  • Low metal concentration in the leachate
  • Interference from competitor ions
  • High operation costs in solvent extractions
Recommended Products:
  • Strong acid and weak base ion exchange resins for purification purposes

Effluent Water Treatment from Mining Operations

W.A.C. activated carbon and ion exchange resins are crucial in mining operations for treating wastewater. Effluent water management is essential for operational and regulatory requirements in mining operations.

Challenges Our Products Solve
  • Compliance with environmental discharge norms
  • Cyanide and organic contaminants
  • Heavy metals in mine discharge wastewater
Products Recommended:
  • Activated carbon for organic and cyanide removal
  • Ion exchange resins for heavy metal removal and polishing
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Why Choose W.A.C. for Mining Applications?

At Western Adsorbents & Catalysts, as a coconut shell activated carbon manufacturer in India, we understand that every cosmetic formulation is different; this is why we tailor our products to meet your unique applications. Our activated carbon meets rigorous personal care industry standards, ensuring compliance with modern beauty product manufacturing standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

High-hardness GAC is the best option for CIP, CIL, and CIC circuits is ideal for gold recovery.

Yes, we supply cation, anion, and mixed resins for copper, uranium, nickel, cobalt, and other metals.

Absolutely. Our materials are engineered for long service life under continuous, high-load conditions.

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