Artisanal Gold Council

Innovation Description

Mercury free high-recovery scalable processing system for Artisanal Gold Mining that meets international standards and supports bright futures for miners and their communities. 

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Engineer Sixto Aguero with lixiviation reactor and assistant engineers

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Jennifer O'Neill determines quantities of mercury that will be eliminated from use

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Dr. Kevin Telmer teaches locals on operation of the system

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Richard Gutierrez shows the mercury free processing system to local Mayor

Team

Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is located in Victoria, BC, Canada

Dr. Kevin Telmer - Victoria, BC, Canada

Jennifer O'Neill - Victoria, BC, Canada

Sixto Aguero - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Brad Van Den Bussche - Calgary, AB, Canada

Richard Gutierrez - Victoria, BC, Canada

Kenneth Porter - Victoria, BC, Canada

Dr. Mareike Kroll - Victoria, BC, Canada

Firas Abbasi - Victoria, BC, Canada

Reason for Applying

“The AGC entered the ASM Grand Challenge because this challenge aligns directly with the AGC's mission to improve artisanal gold mining. It also aligns very well with AGC's philosophy on how to create change in the artisanal gold mining sector - through innovation in science, technology, policy and business, informed by field work. And we are certain that we can deploy the winnings efficiently and with great impact.”