A Batch of Small Scale APT Mineral Processing Plants Completed and Headed to Site

Here at APT we recently completed the manufacture of several plants from our GroundBreaker Range, destined for various mine sites throughout Africa. The APT GroundBreaker Range was purposefully designed for small scale processing applications, as well as exploration purposes.

Pictured above is a 1.5tph RDGK15 Hard Rock Plant. The RDGK15, also known as your ‘First Gold Plant’, includes APT’s RD15 Impact Crusher paired with the world renowned APT GoldKacha Concentrator. This module provides miners with an affordable, efficient and easy-to-use solution to start mining, and go on to earn their own funds to finance their projects going forward.

Please contact us here for further information or email us on info@aptprocessing.com to discuss your processing requirements further.

A Glimpse into the APT Warehouse | Small Scale Process Plant Manufacture

The APT warehouse has been buzzing as of late, with all hands on deck to complete the manufacture of a medium-scale gold processing plant, as well as a range of GroundBreaker equipment. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to.

We’re thoroughly looking forward to seeing these projects come to life on site. Keep an eye on our Blog and Social Media pages to follow along!

Bringing Your Mineral Processing Plants to Life | Small to Medium Scale Mining

Here at APT we have a very hands-on approach when it comes to our processing plants, carrying out the entire process in-house right the way through from testwork analysis to process and mechanical plant design, procurement and logistics, and finally manufacture. Each member of our team works closely together to ensure the entire process from concept to production runs as smoothly as possible, whilst maintaining an exceptionally high standard of quality throughout.

Once completed, our plants are shipped to site for installation and commissioning. Smaller systems are sent with a set of fully comprehensive operations manuals and videos, which guide the end user through the process of unpacking, installation, operation and troubleshooting. For larger more comprehensive plants, a team of APT engineers and technicians, the core of whom have managed the in-house design and manufacture of the plant, mobilise to site to carry out the installation and commissioning. The thorough understanding of the plant by the team allows them to carry out the installation and commissioning process as quickly and efficiently as possible, ensuring the end product is exactly as we envisioned.

Finally, to ensure our plants are metallurgically suited to the ore body in question, APT works closely with our mineral testwork laboratory of choice, Peacocke & Simpson located in Harare, Zimbabwe. Metallurgical testwork forms the foundation of any successful processing plant and the importance of it should never be underestimated. Our close relationship with Peacocke & Simpson allows us to fully investigate the ore characteristics to ensure our plants are fit for purpose, and further solidifies our position as the best small to medium scale mineral processing suppliers to date! 

For any enquiries, please email us on info@aptprocessing.com or contact us here.

The APT GoldKacha Concentrator Achieves Excellent Recoveries in Nigeria

The APT range of small scale mineral processing plants, known as our GroundBreaker Range, has become more widely known due to the well-thought-out design, high quality materials and manufacturing standards, and excellent recoveries achieved on site. At the forefront of this range is the APT GoldKacha Concentrator, no doubt the best gold recovery and mercury remediation unit. Our valued client in Nigeria kindly sent us some photos of his results and requested ‘One more GoldKacha please!’.

Thank you again to our valued client for sharing your feedback!

For all enquiries, please contact us by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com or phoning us on +27 (10) 035 1001, or by clicking here.

APT Completes Manufacture of A Small Scale Hard Rock Plant Headed to Indonesia!

Our workshop is bustling in true APT form and one of the plants that has recently come to life is a small scale hard rock plant which falls within our JCRD range. This range consists of a collection of high quality hard rock plants for precious metal and bulk mineral recovery, varying in size from 1.5tph through to 10tph, and simple and efficient in both design and operation.

The 1.5ph JCRD15 consists of a JC25 Jaw Crusher (pictured here), an RD15 Impact Crusher and, of course, the APT GoldKacha Concentrator (pictured below). This combination leads to superior liberation of metals and minerals, particularly due to the early liberation achieved in the RD15 Impact Crusher.

It has been a pleasure for us to work on this plant, which is headed to Indonesia! Thank you to our valued client for trusting us with bringing your mine site to life, and we can’t wait to see this one in operation.

For all enquiries, please contact us here or by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com and we look forward to assisting you on developing your mining venture!

The Benefits of APT Processing Plants, Direct from Site in Ghana!

If you recall, at the beginning of June the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources opened the commissioning of 100 Mercury-free Processing Plants to support the Ghanaian Mining Industry. These plants were manufactured and supplied by APT, in collaboration with our local distributor Commodity Monitor Limited. We just received feedback from our valued distributors alongside the following image from one of the small scale mine sites.

“This is the gold after one hour of operations. One word: magnificent!"

Meanwhile, on another mine site in Ghana gold is being recovered at an excellent rate. This particular client is processing tailings using the APT RDGK15. He is reportedly ‘extremely happy and readying his new ore for full operation.’ What wonderful and exciting news!

Thank you to our valued client for sharing this feedback with us. No mercury was used, high gold recoveries were achieved and everyone is happy. The progress continues!

Well done to everyone involved.

For all enquiries, please contact us by emailing us on info@aptprocessing.com or phoning us on +27 (10) 035 1001, or by clicking here.

10 Reasons Why You Need An APT GoldKacha Concentrator

1: It’s A Complete Plant

The APT GoldKacha is a complete processing plant in itself, designed for loose alluvial or rubble material. The unit is fitted with it’s own built in feed screen to scalp the feed, and comes complete with a concentrates bucket. All that is required on site is a power and water supply, and you will be in operation that same day.

2: Large Processing Capacity

The APT GoldKacha can process up to 1 tonne per hour via hand feed with a shovel. This is more than 20 times what one person can achieve using a hand panning dish. With an automated feed, the APT GoldKacha can process up to 3 tonnes per hour.

 3: Easy To Operate

The APT GoldKacha has no complicated settings, just an on/off switch. Turn it on, add water, add feed. It is very simple.

 4: Robust Construction

The APT GoldKacha is an exceptionally well designed and expertly manufactured machine. The machine was developed within a metallurgical laboratory, and optimized over many years on various different mine sites. The unit is built to last, and does not rust.   

 5: No Clean Water Necessary

The APT GoldKacha does not require clean feed water, which is often inaccessible.

 6: Low Energy Requirement

The APT GoldKacha is fitted with a 0.75kW motor, so the energy draw is very little.

 7: Available As Petrol or Electric

The APT GoldKacha is available as either a frame mounted unit with an electric motor, or a trailer mounted unit with a petrol driven engine and petrol driven water pump (known as the GoldTrail).

 8: Highly Efficient

The APT GoldKacha is highly efficient, in fact the recovery is so good that it had become the world standard against which others are judged.

 9: Low Cost

As the APT GoldKacha is a complete processing solution, you can purchase the machine and get into production for just two or three ounces worth of gold.

10: Quick Payback Period

The APT GoldKacha generates cash fast. As an example, if you feed the APT GoldKacha with 1 tonne per hour of feed containing 0.5 grams of recoverable gold per tonne, the APT GoldKacha will generate about US$225 per day (at today’s gold price of US$56 per gram). This means the unit will pay for itself in about 15 to 20 days. The APT GoldKacha is the basis for serious gold business, able to generate meaningful profits from a small investment.

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Building a Small Scale Wash Plant: the APT RG30

The APT RG30 Wash Plant is one of the highest quality, compact and efficient small scale mineral processing plants out there! The plant is capable of up to 3tph, and takes you from alluvial ore through to a gold concentrate in an hour. The unit is available in either a frame mounted configuration, or trailer mounted for optimal mobility. Included is the RG30 Scrubber with built-in trommel screen, one or two APT GoldKacha Concentrators and GoldMasta Scavenger Sluices (depending on the client’s requirements), a water supply pump with internal water piping, a 200l water drum, and the required electrical cabling and DOLs. The plant is shipped in it’s fully assembled form, allowing for an easy and quick installation process once on site.  

The RG30 Wash Plant was originally designed by APT in the early 2000s, and has been optimised over the years to ensure it remains at the forefront of it’s kind. All components are manufactured to excellence in APT’s Warehouse located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Once the RG30 Wash Plant has passed its final quality control check and dry-run test, it is then ready to begin its journey to one of our client's gold mine sites!

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The Importance of our Mineral Processing Background | Mineral Processing Plant Engineers and Manufacturers

Did you know APT are first and foremost minerals processing engineers? We understand minerals, how they behave and how to separate them from the waste rock. We have a large department that deals with ongoing Research and Development, because without proper knowledge how can you make proper equipment? APT was founded through a mineral testwork laboratory which has been operational since 1984, doing work for a range of customers from small start-ups to some of the largest companies worldwide. Mineral testwork is imperative to make sure the plant you are considering is correct for your ore.

A small variety of mineral specimens in a nook at our APT Head Office.

APT has been in business for a long time and during that time we have worked to become better and better. Equipment doesn’t just happen – this is not just about cutting and welding steel, it is about the correct design, the smart design, so that when you use that equipment, it recovers minerals.

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Behind APT's Expertly Engineered Mineral Processing Plants

APT has been in business for an established time period and during that time we have worked to consistently improve. Equipment doesn’t just happen – this is not just about cutting and welding steel. It is about the correct design, the smart design, so that when you use that equipment maximum mineral recovery is achieved through the most efficient means. 

APT was initially formed after years spent in a mineral testwork laboratory. Our whole company was, and still is, based upon a thorough understanding of minerals and metals. Pair that with our thorough knowledge in engineering, and you have a power house. As such, APT are first and foremost minerals processing engineers; we understand minerals, how they behave and how to separate them from the waste rock. We not only work closely with our clients where required, we also have a sizeable department that deals with ongoing Research and Development. We know how our plants work in various situations from mathematically to in the field, because without proper knowledge how can you make proper equipment? 

The mineral testwork laboratory mentioned above remains a key player in our industry today, to make sure the plant you are considering is correct for your ore. This laboratory has been operational since 1984 and has done work for companies all over the world, including the largest ones. 

When you purchase APT equipment, you are safe in the knowledge that we are the source of the best solutions, not by accident, but through science and knowledge. 

Please contact us here or email us on info@aptprocessing.com for further information and quotes. We look forward to assisting you!