56 tons Activated carbon for gold extraction -Shipped to Burkina Faso

We have completed a 56‑ton shipment of coconut‑shell granular activated carbon dedicated to gold extraction for a distributor based in Burkina Faso, West Africa. This marks the client’s repeat purchase from us, following a successful trial order of 5 tons. The trial stock was retailed locally for gold‑mining end‑users, who delivered positive feedback on carbon performance, laying solid groundwork for this large‑volume order.

Order Summary

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Client Background & Pain Points

The customer is an established local activated‑carbon distributor in West Africa. He regularly sources gold‑grade coconut shell activated carbon from suppliers in India and China for resale to regional gold mining operators.

As a local brand‑building distributor, quality stability and product appearance are critical for his market reputation. He prioritizes consistent performance over ultra‑low unit price. Previous suppliers delivered inconsistent batch‑to‑batch quality, creating selling difficulties for him in the Burkina‑Faso market. Poor‑performing carbon would generate excessive fines during CIP/CIL operation, causing gold loss into tailings and triggering complaints from mine end‑users.

He first placed a small 5‑ton trial order from us for local retail testing. The end‑user feedback was excellent, confirming carbon adsorption performance and mechanical durability under real‑world CIP / CIL operating conditions. This 56‑ton order is his second purchase from our factory.

Why These Specifications Matter for CIP / CIL Gold Recovery

CIP and CIL are dominant gold‑cyanide leaching processes across West‑African goldfields. Inside the circuit, activated carbon undergoes heavy mechanical stress: slurry mixing, pumping, screening, acid washing, elution and repeated thermal re‑activation. Poor‑quality carbon breaks down easily, forming fine particles that pass through inter‑stage screens and carry adsorbed gold away with tailings.

• Strict particle‑size control (6‑12 mesh)：6‑12 mesh is the mainstream particle size for African gold circuits. It balances fast adsorption kinetics and screen retention performance. The client set extremely tight limits: ≤12‑mesh fraction ≤4%, ≥6‑mesh fraction ≤1%, average particle size around 8 mesh. Our factory’s fully‑automatic screening system achieves precise fraction separation, minimizing over‑size particles and fine‑particle generation, lowering carbon‑related gold loss in tailings.
• CTC ≥60% (average tested 62%)：CTC value reflects total pore volume, which directly determines adsorption capacity for gold‑cyanide complex [Au(CN)₂]⁻. Stable CTC performance guarantees steady gold loading capacity shipment after shipment. The client randomly picked three batches for independent testing and obtained an average CTC result of 62%.
• Hardness＞98%：Sufficient mechanical hardness reduces carbon abrasion and fines creation through repeated pumping, screening and thermal re‑activation cycles.
• Iodine 1200 mg/g, Ash＜5%, Moisture＜8%, PH 8‑11：High iodine value provides rich micropores for gold adsorption; low ash avoids pore fouling and interference to elution; proper PH range fits alkaline cyanide leaching environment.

Quality Control Before Shipment

Every production batch passed strict in‑house laboratory inspection before loading:

• Sieve analysis for full particle‑size distribution to meet the client’s tight mesh fraction limits
• CTC activity, iodine value, hardness, PH, ash content and moisture tested per batch
• Composite‑sample inspection ensures test results represent the whole shipment, not just single favorable samples
• We fully supported client’s random third‑party sampling and testing requirements before shipment.

Custom‑Branded Retail Packaging Solution

Since the client sells carbon under his own retail brand, bag material and graphic design are key parts of brand presentation for local market.

We provided complete custom packaging design proposals according to his branding requirements. Physical sample bags were sent by air freight to Burkina Faso for client’s material and printing validation before mass bag production. This ensured bag thickness, print quality and physical strength can stand long‑distance ocean shipping and local storage in West‑Africa conditions. The client expressed high satisfaction with our thoughtful and sincere service throughout the whole customization process.

Why the Client Re‑ordered From Us

1. Real‑world trial validation: The 5‑ton trial order obtained positive feedback from actual CIP/CIL mine end‑users, verifying practical field performance.
2. Strict particle‑size compliance: Automatic screening equipment fulfilled the client’s demanding particle‑fraction specifications, helping reduce fine‑carbon gold loss for downstream mines.
3. Reliable batch‑to‑batch consistency: Per‑lot lab testing keeps core indicators stable, protecting distributor’s local brand reputation and avoiding complaints caused by fluctuating carbon quality.
4. Full custom‑packaging support: Design consultation, physical sample air‑delivery and mass‑production follow‑up for private‑label retail‑oriented packages.
5. Flexible quality inspection service: Accept client random sampling and third‑party testing to build mutual trust.

For West‑African distributors and mine operators running CIP / CIL gold circuits, stable‑quality coconut shell activated carbon brings far higher economic value than cheap but inconsistent goods. Unstable carbon quality will cause hidden gold loss in tailings, which often outweighs the price gap of carbon procurement.

FAQ

Q: Can you support custom‑branded retail‑size bags for African distributors? A: Yes. We provide packaging design consultation, pre‑production sample bags by air freight, and mass‑production for private‑label 25 kg retail bags as well as jumbo bulk bags.

Q: What is your MOQ for gold‑grade activated carbon? A: Standard MOQ is one full container. Small trial orders of 5 tons or above are acceptable for first‑time cooperation for market testing. Free lab‑evaluation samples are available.

Q: Do you support third‑party pre‑shipment inspection? A: Yes. SGS, Intertek or other third‑party inspection is welcomed for every order.

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