Wet Pan Mill

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• Gold Ore Processing​

  ● Wet pan mills are indispensable in gold ore processing, serving as a critical step in liberating gold particles from the surrounding gangue. Their ability to grind ore into a fine slurry (with particle sizes ranging from 0.074 mm to 0.5 mm) is key to exposing gold particles, which are often embedded within the ore matrix. This fine grinding is especially effective for free-milling gold ores—ores where gold exists in its native form and can be easily separated—and oxidized ores, which are typically softer and more amenable to grinding.​

  
  ● In gold recovery workflows, wet pan mills are often integrated with subsequent separation processes. For example, after grinding, the slurry may be directed to amalgamation systems, where mercury is added to bind with liberated gold particles, forming amalgam for later extraction. They also pair well with gravity separation techniques such as sluice boxes, shaking tables, or spiral concentrators, as the fine slurry allows gold—with its high density—to be efficiently separated from lighter gangue materials. This integration streamlines the gold recovery process, making wet pan mills a cornerstone of small to medium-scale gold mining operations.

• Processing of Other Minerals​

  Beyond gold, wet pan mills are versatile enough to handle various other minerals, contributing to their processing chains:​
  ● Silver, tin, and tungsten ores: These minerals often require fine grinding to liberate their valuable components from host rocks. Wet pan mills reduce their particle size, enabling effective separation using methods like flotation or gravity concentration. For instance, tin ores, which are often found in alluvial deposits or lode formations, benefit from the mills’ ability to produce uniform slurries, ensuring consistent recovery rates.​

  
  ● Construction materials: In some cases, wet pan mills are used to grind clay or limestone. Grinding clay refines its texture, making it suitable for ceramics, brick-making, or as a soil additive. Limestone, when ground into a fine powder, is used in cement production, agriculture (as a soil conditioner), or as a filler in various industrial products. The mills’ ability to handle both wet and dry feed materials (with water added to dry ores) makes them adaptable to these non-mining applications.