Aerial view of an open-pit gold mining landscape in Tanzania

Tanzania Field Research · Magnetic Gravity Method

Advancing Gold Recovery Through Magnetic Gravity Science

Pioneering mercury-free gold processing technology developed through field research across Tanzania's primary gold-bearing regions.

The Process

Three Stages. One Breakthrough.

The magnetic gravity method combines ferrofluid physics with precision density separation to isolate gold particles with unmatched efficiency.

01

Magnetic Fluid Preparation

A stable ferrofluid suspension is formulated with calibrated magnetic susceptibility matched to the target ore's mineralogy and particle size distribution.

02

Gravity Separation

Ore slurry is introduced into the magnetic field gradient. Gold particles, due to their density contrast, migrate along predictable trajectories toward the collection zone.

03

Gold Extraction

Concentrated gold fraction is recovered from the separation chamber. The ferrofluid is regenerated and recirculated, producing zero mercury waste.

Gold recovery sample prepared for laboratory analysis
Mineral sample analysis supporting recovery evaluation.
Mineral processing equipment used in gravity separation
Gravity processing equipment in a mineral recovery workflow.

Key Advantages

Why Magnetic Gravity Outperforms Conventional Methods

94.7%

Higher Recovery Rate

Consistently achieves gold recovery rates up to 94.7% across ore grades from 0.5 to 15 g/t — outperforming cyanidation and gravity-only methods in controlled field trials.

100%

Mercury-Free Process

Eliminates mercury amalgamation entirely. Compliant with the Minamata Convention and Tanzania's Environmental Management Act, reducing environmental liability to zero.

42%

Cost Reduction

Reduced reagent costs, lower energy consumption, and simplified infrastructure requirements deliver up to 42% cost reduction versus conventional cyanide leach circuits.

+38%

Processing Efficiency

Throughput efficiency increases of 38% versus conventional methods, with modular unit design enabling rapid deployment at artisanal and large-scale mining operations.

Research Results

Performance Metrics

Data from field trials conducted across 14 sites in Tanzania's Lake Victoria Goldfields and Lupa Goldfield regions.

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Gold Recovery Rate
Peak performance across all trial sites
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Processing Efficiency
vs. conventional methods
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Mercury-Free
Zero mercury in process chain
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Cost Reduction
Operational cost savings
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Field Trial Sites
Across Tanzania's goldfields
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Ore Grade Range
Effective across all grades

Recovery Rate Comparison

Magnetic Gravity Method vs. conventional gold processing techniques

Magnetic Gravity Method
94.7%
Cyanidation (CIL/CIP)
88.2%
Gravity-Only (Jig/Shaker)
71.4%
Mercury Amalgamation
62.8%

Data from controlled field trials across 14 sites in Tanzania's Lake Victoria Goldfields and Lupa Goldfield regions, 2023–2025.

Field Research

Rooted in Tanzania's Gold Country

Tanzania is the fourth-largest gold producer in Africa, with significant deposits concentrated in the Lake Victoria Goldfields (Geita, Mwanza, Shinyanga) and the Lupa Goldfield in Mbeya. These regions host both large-scale industrial operations and an estimated 1.5 million artisanal and small-scale miners.

The magnetic gravity method was specifically developed to address the mineralogical characteristics of Tanzanian ores — fine-grained free gold, complex sulfide associations, and variable oxide weathering profiles. Field trials confirm consistent performance across the full range of ore types encountered in Tanzanian operations.

4th
Largest gold producer in Africa
1.5M
Artisanal miners in Tanzania
14
Research trial sites
Tanzania gold mining landscape
Lake Victoria Goldfields · Lupa Goldfield · Tanzania

Collaboration

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We are actively seeking partnerships with mining operators, equipment manufacturers, and research institutions to advance the commercial deployment of magnetic gravity gold processing technology.

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