Mercuryfree gold mining technologies: possibilities for ...
Jan 01, 2006· Gold extraction using mercury is comprised of the following four stages: (1) amalgamation, (2) separation of amalgamation, (3) removal of excess mercury, and (4) burning of the remaining amalgam to produce a gold sponge. Mercury can be released into the environment at each stage, which makes the promotion of mercuryfree alternatives imperative.