Dynamic mining system comprising hydrated multiple recovery sites and related methods

摘要

A mining system and related methods are disclosed by which gold and/or other heavy metals are recovered at multiple sites along a continuously hydrated ore processing route. The gold-bearing ore and primary or carrier water are dynamically and circuitously displaced to segregate the gold, and precipitate the gold particles into predetermined recovery sites along the flow path of the mix. Boil box recovery sites are selectively provided for recovery of nuggets and smaller particles. Secondary water churns and disrupts the primary carrier flow of the mix through each boil box. Availability and reuse of massive amounts of carrier and secondary water are important.