LOUIS COMMUNICATION OFFICE
	     SYOGM Headquarter, Kyebando, Kampala, Uganda

		    LCO BULLETIN OF 20 APRIL 2023


	SYGOM FINE GOLD RECOVERY USING SYOGM ROCK IMPACT MILL


Kassanda Rapid Rock Verification for Gold is a highly efficient and
practical field assaying technique devised by Jean M. Louis. This
method is designed to assess the gold content in rocks in a fast and
reliable manner.

The Kassanda Rapid Rock Verification process includes several
carefully planned and recorded steps, including the initial sampling
process. Samples are taken from the rocks with careful consideration,
making the entire process highly scientific.

Next, there is preliminary hand-based rock prospecting to further
narrow down the areas of interest. It is followed by the use of SYOGM
Rock Impact Mill with a screen size of 1 mm which ensures precision
crushing of the rock samples. The gold is collected gold then from the
crushed rocks through the use of a narrow, long sluice of 2 meters.

In the final step, the gold content is verified using the Garrett
Super Sluice gold pan with specific methods of tapping and
backwashing. All these stages are designed to accurately determine the
gold content in the rock samples, making Kassanda Rapid Rock
Verification a highly reliable method for field assaying gold content
in rocks.


			RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

Administrative Supplies:

- Notes, papers, pens, markers
- PROSPECTING CHECK REPORT TEMPLATE, LCO POLICY LETTER OF 16 SEPTEMBER 2023
- GOLD PARTICLE SIZE GROUPS, LCO BULLETIN OF 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

Sample Collection Equipment:

- Strong buckets with cover and basins
- Bags for transport of samples
- Water-proof tags for samples

Measurement and Recording Devices:

- Hanging balance scale for bucket weight
- Camera/smartphone to make pictures
- Balance scale (0.001 g precision)
- 3 cm piece of meter tape for particle size estimates
- Loupe or magnifier

Crushing & Sorting Tools:

- SYOGM Rock Impact Mill (or equivalent pass-thru rock crusher)
- Narrow sluice for super concentrate with vortex matting only
- Water supply system (pipes & pumps for machine-to-sluice water routing)

Gold Recovery Tools:

- Garrett Super Sluice Pan
- Gold guzzler bottle
- Tweezers for small particle collection
- Empty small bottles for gold sample collection


		      GOLD PROSPECTING PROCEDURE


1. Prior to beginning, ensure you have a ready and printed Gold
   Prospecting Check form along with pen and additional papers for
   note-taking.

2. Annotate the form with the name of responsible gold prospector as
   the first step. That is the reporter's name.

3. You should also add a report code following the format:
   YOUR-INITIALS-YYYY-MM-DD-001. Here, your initials represent your
   name, say Joe Doe would use JD-, followed by the YYYY-MM-DD- is the
   date properly padded with zero where applicable. The three digits
   in the end represent the check instance for the day. For instance,
   if it's the first check of the day, you use 001; for the second
   check, 002; and so on. Each day starts afresh.

4. If there exists a license number, identify and record it on the
   mentioned form.

5. Accurately determine the geographic location where the sample is to
   be derived from and insert it in the Prospecting Check form.

6. Detailed documentation of the location should be made, specifying
   how the source of the rocks can be revisited in the future.

7. Write down the shaft code or name on the form.

8. Make a note about the specific depth from where the rocks have been
   excavated or obtained.

9. You need to note the beginning date and time of the start of the
   prospecting process and conclude when you complete the
   report. Prospecting process starts with the excavation, not with
   the final verification.

10. Ensure the rocks sampled are appropriately labeled in the sample
    bags with the correct prospecting code corresponding to their
    source.

11. Once labeled, transport the samples to the rock grinding machine
    securely.

12. Photograph the rocks before crushing them.
    
13. Sample quantity should not be more than 3/4 of the 20 liter
    bucket.

14. Weigh the rocks in a bucket or bag, then subtract (tare) the
    container's weight.

15. Prior to placing the rocks into the machine, assure that all
    pre-existing gold residue has been cleanly wiped from both the
    sluice and inside chamber of the machine. This helps avoid any
    "salting" of gold from earlier checks influencing the outcome.

16. Ensure the water supply is connected and the pipe is directed
    toward the machine's opening.

17. Add a little detergent to the water to break its surface tension
    so the gold no longer floats.
    
18. Ensure that the narrow sluice with the vortex matting is
    adequately positioned to capture output from machine on the
    highest slope possible that still allows free flow of the sand and
    water. Sluice is to discharge the sand and water straight into the
    bucket that lays in the larger basin, so that tailings from the
    sluice can be mostly collected in the bucket.

19. Crush the rocks in the machine while letting water flow through
    it. If using multiple buckets to measure the weight of the crushed
    rocks, ensure it has been accurately recorded on the form each
    time.

20. Understand that a simple sluice may only recover a majority of the
    gold, though the proportion typically remains consistent. Based on
    the gold recovered, we can infer what to expect from the larger
    volume of ore from which the sample was taken.

21. Carefully transfer the vortex matting, with the concentrate on
    top, to the basin, then remove the concentrate into the basin.

22. Transfer the concentrates from one basin to the Garrett Super
    Sluice, positioned in the other basin, to avoid losing any
    particles.

23. Gold-digger, plant your backside on the chair, park your shadow
    under the shade, and park the Garrett Super Sluice in the basin of
    water. Pan exactly like the cheat-sheet on the Garret Super Sluice
    says it, an use tapping and backwashing methods to let the gold
    line appear. If a gold line shows up—happy dance. If it
    doesn’t—prepare for a spanking.
    
24. As you concentrate gold at the top of the pan, make sure to line
    up the 3 cm piece of meter tape in order to visually document the
    gold recovered. If gold particles aren't found, a report
    commenting on the absence or NIL should be indexed. If gold
    particles are found, count them and record their size on the
    particle size sheet. Use GOLD PARTICLE SIZE GROUPS, LCO BULLETIN
    OF 16 SEPTEMBER 2023.

25. Hand the completed Prospecting Form to the Prospecting and
    Reporting Officer, who will prepare the final cumulative report.

26. If gold has been found during the investigation, carefully collect
    it into a labeled bottle. The relation between the prospecting
    check and collected gold should be diligently documented in a
    report and kept distinctively from other ores. Should the amount
    of gold be minimal, it is acceptable to stockpile gold from
    multiple prospecting checks into one bottle until it becomes
    quantifiable.

27. Document the weight of the accumulated gold and compile a
    detailed, consolidated Prospecting Report. This report should
    encompass the total volume of gold, results from the
    investigation, and all linked prospecting checks.

28. Continually compile these reports for the purpose of creating a
    final comprehensive report. This final report should demonstrate
    the end result of the prospecting work conducted, its yields, and
    practical recommendations for future pursuits.


	    REASONS FOR KASSANDA RAPID GOLD VERIFICATION:

Record-keeping in mining, geology and mining engineering is essential
for several reasons:

- Tractability: Records allow miners to revisit previously discovered
  resource-rich locations. Thus, accelerating productivity by
  eliminating the need for repeated prospecting.

- Reserve Estimation: The volume or weight of rocks can be used to
  estimate reserve size. Understanding the extent of required
  resources allows proper planning.

- Ore Grade Determination: Knowing the type of rock aids in gauging
  the ore grade, influencing the process selection for mineral
  extraction.

- Compliance & Safety: Accurate record-keeping complies with
  regulations, promotes safety by identifying hazard zones, and
  supports occupational health management.

- Strategic Planning: Final results guide decision-making in mine
  expansion, contraction, or closure. Furthermore, it aids in project
  appraisal and investment decisions.

- Scientific Research: Accurate records facilitate geological studies
  and enhance the current understanding of earth sciences and
  mineralogy.

Overall, this innovative method combines several techniques
efficiently to ensure quick, reliable, and scientific gold
prospecting, making it an ideal method for field assessments.


                                                  Jean M. Louis
                                                  Business Planner



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