ICON Operation


Efficient Mineral ProcessingThe iCON is a centrifugal gold concentrator designed specifically for artisanal duty. It uses a centrifugal field to concentrate very fine, free gold that is not recoverable using the typical, traditional techniques of small scale and artisanal miners. The technology is based on the batch-type Falcon Concentrator and the equipment is backed by Falcon itself.


In operation, material is fed as mixture of milled rock and water into a rotating bowl that includes special, fluidized grooves or riffles to capture the gold. Periodically, a rich concentrate is rinsed out that requires further upgrading to be turned into a final gold product.

Features that make the i-CON ideal for artisanal applications include: 
     • Low machine weight, ~100 kg 
     • Ease of Installation 
     • Only one moving part
  •      • Use of components readily available in developing areas such as oil drums and automobile tires
  •      • Low acquisition and operating costs
  •      • A proven, robust and simple mechanical/electrical platform
 
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