However, only a few years later, most of the smaller new settlements were deserted again, and gold extraction became a more commercialised, long-term activity.

No commercially viable mechanism for performing gold extraction from sea water has yet been identified.

It is the most commonly used process for gold extraction.

The mine was prospected in 1996 and a gold extraction permit issued in 1999.

Updated methods of gold extraction and high gold prices make certain veins worth mining again.

In order to maximize gold extraction, mercury is often used to amalgamate with the metal.

It is known as a mining town, with a long history of gold extraction.

Aerial view of the settlement, showing the effects of gold extraction.

Produced when mercury is used for gold extraction.

To our best knowledge, unfortunately, no adequate alternatives to cyanide use for gold extraction exist on the market.