Reimagining Gold Extraction

Project Description

Reimagining Gold Extraction — Cyanide, a highly toxic chemical, has widespread use in gold mining operations. Our team investigated replacing cyanide in gold extraction operations with another chemical known as ATF. The team designed an ATF manufacturing facility and gold extraction operation. Compatibility with downstream and recycling processes and an economic analysis compared to cyanide was also performed.

Team: The One with the Gold

Members

Erik Nelson, Chemical Engr.
Kyle Rigg, Chemical Engr.
Sam Smith, Chemical Engr.
Amber McLenna, Chemical Engr.

Sponsor

James Moberly, Dept. of Chemical & Materials Engineering

Faculty Advisor

Matthew Bernards, Dept. of Chemical & Materials Engineering