Precious metal extraction relies on highly efficient adsorption materials  and Activated Carbon remains the global standard for recovering Gold, Silver, and other valuable metals from leach solutions. With its exceptional surface area, strong adsorption kinetics, and chemical stability, activated carbon is used across CIP, CIL, CIC, and heap-leach circuits to maximize extraction yields. OozeChem supplies premium grade Activated Carbon for Precious Metal Recovery across the UAE, Gulf, and global markets, tailored specifically for mining, refining, and hydrometallurgical operations.

Why Activated Carbon for Precious Metals?

Activated Carbon is uniquely effective in precious metal extraction due to:

• Extremely high porosity and adsorption capacity
  
• Selective affinity for metal cyanide complexes
  
• High mechanical strength for agitation and column systems
  
• Reusability through thermal regeneration
  
• Compatibility with gold, silver, and multi metal leach chemistries
  

These properties make activated carbon a preferred choice for metallurgical plants seeking high recovery rates, low operational cost, and stable performance.

Applications in Precious Metal Extraction

The following sections outline key industrial applications where activated carbon plays a central role.

Gold Extraction Using Activated Carbon 

Activated carbon is widely used to adsorb gold cyanide complexes from leach solutions in:

Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP)

Carbon is added after leaching and adsorbs dissolved gold from pulp slurry.

Carbon-in-Leach(CIL)

Leaching and adsorption happen simultaneously, suitable for ores with “preg robbing” tendencies.

Carbon-in-Column (CIC)

Used in heap-leach and pregnant solution circuits for fast flow column adsorption.

Activated carbon ensures high adsorption efficiency and allows repeated regeneration cycles.

Silver Recovery Using Activated Carbon

Silver forms strong complexes in cyanide leach solutions similar to gold. Activated carbon effectively adsorbs:

• Ag(CN)₂⁻ complexes
  
  
• Silver from refinery waste streams
  
• Silver content from dore refining or mixed metal leachates
  

Industries using activated carbon for silver extraction include:

• Gold silver ore operations
  
• Base metal refineries
  
• E-waste silver recovery plants
  
• Jewelry and precious metal recyclers
  

Recovery of Other Precious & Valuable Metals

Depending on solution chemistry, activated carbon can also recover:

• Platinum group metals (PGMs)
• Rhodium
• Palladium
• Copper, Nickel impurities (during cleaning stages)
  
• Residual precious metals in refinery effluents
  

How Activated Carbon Extracts Precious Metals?

This cycle repeats multiple times, making activated carbon cost efficient and sustainable.

Types of Activated Carbon Used for Precious Metal Extraction

OozeChem can supply all grades based on plant requirements.

Key Performance Advantages

•  High Adsorption Capacity

• Excellent Mechanical Strength

• Fast Kinetics

• High Regeneration Quality

• Chemical Stability

Industries & Use Cases

Activated carbon is used in:

• Gold mining operations (CIP/CIL/CIC)
  
• Silver extraction plants
  
• PGM processing facilities
  
• Copper, nickel refinery by product recovery
  
• E-waste and scrap metal recycling
  
• Jewelry refining and metal polishing operations
  
• Precious metal wastewater polishing

Why Choose OozeChem for Precious Metal Extraction Carbon?

OozeChem is one of the leading Activated Carbon suppliers in the UAE and Gulf, offering:

• High grade coconut shell mining carbon
• Consistent quality & mesh size
• Fast regional delivery across UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA
• Technical support
• Competitive pricing for mining grade carbon

For mines, refineries, or hydrometallurgical facilities requiring stable, high performance activated carbon. OozeChem is the trusted supplier in Gulf region.