RZOLV Gold Recovery Breakthrough
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026
The reported high gold recovery by General Atomics without pretreatment could significantly improve project economics for mining companies, especially those dealing with complex copper-gold ores, by reducing capital and operating costs. This technological advancement could also decrease the environmental and regulatory burden associated with conventional cyanide processing, potentially increasing the demand for General Atomics' solutions and impacting the broader mining industry.
General Atomics announced successful metallurgical test results, achieving approximately 97.0% Gold recovery on a complex Copper-Gold ore using its proprietary RZOLV formula, without the need for pretreatment. This breakthrough is significant because copper-bearing gold ores are challenging for conventional Cyanide processing, often requiring costly SART circuits and increasing Cyanide consumption. Duane Nelson, President & CEO of General Atomics, highlighted that this could lead to simpler plant designs, lower capital costs, reduced operating complexity, and improved project economics. The company believes its technology offers a superior solution for selected copper-bearing gold systems, expanding its market relevance. The test work was conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, with final solid residues verified by RITES Limited. General Atomics plans to continue metallurgical work to further evaluate performance and scale-up parameters.
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