🔍Exploring an abandoned gold mine in Eastern Oregon
⛏️Extracting high-grade gold ore from the mine
🔥Refining the gold and silver to create super high-purity metals
🌈Finding veins of gold and Galena
💰Running the ore through a crushing and milling process to extract the precious metals
What is the purpose of refining gold and silver to high purity?
—Refining gold and silver to high purity is done to create metals that are suitable for various industries, such as jewelry making, electronics manufacturing, and investment purposes.
How do you identify high-grade gold ore in a mine?
—High-grade gold ore in a mine can be identified by looking for visible gold, gold-rich veins or mineralized zones, and using assays to determine the gold content.
What is Galena and why is it associated with gold?
—Galena is a lead sulfide mineral that is often found in association with gold. It can indicate the presence of gold because gold and Galena often form together in hydrothermal veins.
What is the process of crushing and milling ore?
—The process of crushing and milling ore involves breaking down the ore into smaller pieces using crushers or grinding mills. This allows for easier extraction of the valuable minerals, such as gold and silver.
What industries use high-purity gold and silver?
—High-purity gold and silver are used in industries such as jewelry making, electronics manufacturing, dental industry, aerospace, and investment purposes.
00:00Join us on an adventure in Eastern Oregon as we go underground to explore an abandoned gold mine.
06:11We discover a rich vein of gold and start extracting high-grade gold ore using hammers and chisels.
13:17We use a jaw crusher and hammer mill to crush and mill the ore into smaller pieces.
21:46The ore is fed onto a shaker table, which separates the valuable minerals, such as gold and silver, from the waste material.
27:54We observe a significant amount of gold accumulating on the shaker table, indicating a successful extraction.
28:09We discuss potential challenges and limitations, such as the presence of fine gold and locked-up values.
30:40We collect the concentrates, including gold and silver, from the shaker table for further processing.
