Australia's gold mining sector continues to experience strong growth, with Western Australia leading the charge in production. When the price of gold is high, production increases as mining becomes viable in more remote or lower-grade deposits—making efficient processing even more critical.
As processing operations seek to optimise yields and reduce operational costs, on-site oxygen generation has emerged as a practical solution to improve efficiency in the cyanide leaching gold recovery process.
In the cyanidation process, gold is extracted from ore using a sodium cyanide solution. Oxygen is essential in this process—it helps speed up the reaction and ensures more complete gold recovery. But beyond that, maintaining high levels of dissolved oxygen can significantly reduce the amount of cyanide needed.
Cyanide is expensive and highly regulated due to its environmental risks. By improving oxygen availability in the leach tanks, mines can reduce the presence of other compounds that would otherwise consume cyanide. This not only makes the process more efficient but also lowers chemical costs and improves site safety.
Modern on-site oxygen generation makes it easier for mining operations to maintain consistent oxygen levels, helping reduce chemical use, improve recovery, and support more sustainable operations overall.
As gold mining activity increases across Australia, operations are also under pressure to improve sustainability, safety, and cost-efficiency. On-site oxygen generation supports these goals by reducing reliance on transported gas, lowering environmental impact, and improving plant autonomy.
Many remote gold mining sites across Australia rely on bulk liquid oxygen delivery. This approach presents several challenges:
These factors can constrain operational flexibility and limit site independence.
Switching to on-site oxygen generation offers significant process and cost benefits:
When selecting an oxygen generator for use in the cyanidation process, it's important to consider:
The Oxypure Twin Tower PSA Oxygen Generator ticks these boxes:
Gas Generation Australia delivers high-quality, cost-effective on-site oxygen solutions tailored to Australian mining environments. We supply NOVAIR oxygen systems—trusted worldwide for their innovation and reliability—and offer full local support, installation, and servicing.
Our solutions help improve plant safety, reduce environmental impact, lower long-term costs, and eliminate risks tied to logistics and supply chain disruptions.
When you partner with Gas Generation Australia, you gain a reliable source of oxygen tailored to your gold recovery process—backed by expert engineering, trusted suppliers, and responsive local support.
