Another full container of coconut shell activated carbon heading to our repeat client in Egypt — 6×12 mesh, iodine 1100+, built for CIL gold circuits.
We just finished loading 28 tons of coconut shell activated carbon for gold recovery — destination Alexandria, Egypt. This is not a first order. This client has been buying from us for over three years, and every shipment follows the same spec: 6×12 mesh, iodine 1100+ mg/g, hardness 98%+. They run a CIL gold circuit and the carbon performs.
Item | Details
Client Region: Egypt
Product: Coconut shell GAC for gold CIL/CIP
Mesh Size: 6×12
Iodine Number: ≥1100 mg/g (ASTM D4607)
Hardness: ≥98% (ASTM D3802)
Quantity: 28 tons (1 × 40' FCL)
Loading Port: Nansha, Guangzhou
Destination: Alexandria, Egypt
Production Time: 7days
Three years, multiple containers. No drama. That's the short version.
The longer version: their mine runs a CIL circuit processing sulfide ore. They need carbon that holds up through 5+ reactivation cycles without falling apart. Our coconut shell carbon at 98.5%+ hardness does that. They tested three Chinese suppliers before settling on us — the other two had hardness issues after the third reactivation.
Price matters too. We're factory-direct with no middlemen, so they get a landed cost that's 30–40% below what they were paying their previous European-brand supplier. Same performance, significantly less money.
6×12 mesh — This is the standard particle size for CIL and CIP circuits. Large enough to be retained on inter-stage screens (typically 0.6–0.8 mm aperture), small enough for fast gold adsorption kinetics. Finer mesh like 8×16 gives faster kinetics but higher screen losses. For most African CIL plants, 6×12 is the sweet spot.
Iodine 1100+ mg/g — Higher iodine number means more micropore volume, which translates directly to higher gold loading capacity. At 1100+, this carbon typically achieves 25–30 mg Au/g carbon in a well-run CIL circuit. The client's plant data confirms this.
Hardness 98%+ — Gold recovery carbon takes a beating. It gets pumped between tanks, screened, eluted at 130°C, and thermally reactivated at 700°C — repeatedly. Low-hardness carbon generates fines, and fines mean gold losses. At 98%+ ball-pan hardness, our carbon survives 5–8 reactivation cycles with less than 3% mass loss per cycle.
Ash <3% — Low ash means fewer inorganic impurities that can interfere with gold adsorption and elution efficiency. Coconut shell naturally has lower ash than coal-based carbon, which is one reason it dominates the gold mining carbon market.
Every batch goes through our in-house lab before it leaves the factory:
• Iodine number per ASTM D4607 — tested on composite sample from every production lot
• Ball-pan hardness per ASTM D3802 — minimum 98%, reject below 98%
• Apparent density per ASTM D2854 — target 0.48–0.52 g/cc
• Moisture, ash, and particle size distribution — standard QC panel
• Gold activity test (optional) — K-value and R-value per industry method
This order was packed in 25 kg PP woven bags with PE inner liner, . We also offer 500 kg and customized bags or mines that prefer bulk handling.
28 tons fits neatly into one 40-foot container. Loaded at our factory, trucked to Nansha port in Guangzhou, and shipped direct to Alexandria. Door-to-port transit is about 20–25 days, depending on the shipping line and whether there's a transshipment stop.
We handle all export documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, fumigation certificate, and bill of lading. CIF or FOB — your choice.
Tell us your mesh size, iodine target, and annual volume. We'll send you a spec sheet, pricing, and free samples within 24 hours.
Q: What is the MOQ for gold recovery activated carbon?
A: Standard MOQ is 1*20 FCL (13 tons). For first-time buyers, we can arrange a 1-ton trial shipment for testing. Free 1 kg samples available for lab evaluation.
Q: What is the lead time from order to shipment?
A: Production takes 7–10 days for standard gold recovery grades. Container loading and customs clearance add 3–5 days. Ocean freight from Nansha to Alexandria is approximately 20–25 days.
Q: Can you customize the carbon specs for our mine?
A: Yes. We adjust iodine number (1000–1200 mg/g), mesh size (6×12, 6×16, or 8×16), and hardness targets based on your CIP/CIL circuit requirements. Send us your current carbon spec sheet and we'll match or improve it.
Q: What payment terms do you accept?
A: T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy) for new clients. L/C at sight for orders above $50,000. Repeat clients may qualify for open account terms.
Q: Do you provide SGS pre-shipment inspection?
A: Yes. We support SGS, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on every order. The inspection report and COA are sent before the vessel sails.
Application: Ultra-Pure Water Preparation System
Challenge: Effectively reduce Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and achieve thorough dechlorination to meet stringent water quality requirements.
Solution: HUAMEI Spherical Activated Carbon
Result: Sample performance exceeded expectations, leading to a successful order and establishing a long-term partnership.
A client in the United States sought a high-performance activated carbon solution for their ultra-pure water treatment system. The end use of this system demanded extremely strict water quality standards, with the following core challenges:
• Effectively reduce Total Organic Carbon (TOC): Significant removal of organic impurities was critical to prevent downstream process contamination and ensure product quality.
• Thorough dechlorination: Complete removal of residual chlorine was essential to protect sensitive downstream reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and ion-exchange resins.
After gaining a deep understanding of the client’s needs, the HUAMEI technical team recommended our Spherical Activated Carbon product.
• Superior hydrodynamic properties, resulting in lower operating pressure drops.
• Higher mechanical strength, effectively minimizing fines generation from abrasion during operation, thereby protecting downstream equipment.
• More uniform particle size distribution, ensuring consistent adsorption performance and longer service life.
Despite the evident advantages of our product, we understand that trust is built on proven results. Therefore, we proactively offered to provide free product samples for the client to conduct independent testing and validation under their actual operating conditions.
The client conducted comprehensive and rigorous performance tests on the HUAMEI Spherical Activated Carbon samples. The results were highly encouraging:
• Our product fully met their technical specifications for both TOC removal rate and dechlorination efficiency.
• Its low abrasion characteristics were highly appreciated by the client, as this directly impacts system maintenance costs and operational stability.
• The high adsorption capacity and consistent quality demonstrated by the samples ultimately earned the client’s complete confidence.
Based on the outstanding performance of the samples, the client confidently placed a firm order for 16 cubic feet of HUAMEI Spherical Activated Carbon. This cooperation was not merely a successful transaction, but the beginning of a long-term partnership built on verified quality.
• Confidence in Quality: We firmly believe in our product quality and welcome third-party testing.
• Professional Application Expertise: We deeply understand the technical challenges of applications like water treatment and provide targeted solutions.
• Reliable Product Consistency: We guarantee that every shipment matches sample quality, ensuring process stability for our clients.
Huamei Activated Carbon will continue to provide customers with stable quality and excellent service. If you are facing similar water treatment or purification challenges, please contact the HUAMEI team and fill out the form below, and we will reply to you within 2 hours.
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The 56 tons of activated carbon have been produced and containerized this week and have now been shipped to the port of Cotonou.
This is one of our old customers. Between April and June of this year, he ordered 84 tons of activated carbon. After receiving our products, he expressed his satisfaction with the products and was very happy, so he chose to trust us again in August and ordered 56 tons. In August, our esteemed partner visited China and toured our facilities, marking a truly rewarding and memorable experience. This visit has not only strengthened our collaborative bond but also paved the way for a more prosperous and synergistic partnership.
• Coconut Shell Activated Carbon
• Size: 6x12mesh
• Iodine Number: Min.1100mg/g
• Moisture Content: Max.5%
• Hardness: Min.98.5%
Product Ash Content
The customer indicated that in their market, the ash content of activated carbon is a critical factor in assessing quality. After understanding this requirement, we continuously refined our product quality and ultimately met the customer’s expectations 100%.
Customized Bags
The customer hoped to use distinctively customized bags—a request that was raised during our initial collaboration. We provided tailored packaging solutions that fully satisfied their needs.
• Superior Product Quality: We deliver activated carbon with exceptional purity, high adsorption capacity, and consistent performance, strictly controlled to meet your specific application needs.
•Competitive & Rational Pricing: We offer cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality, ensuring you receive the best value for your investment.
• Reliable & On-Time Delivery: Our efficient supply chain and streamlined logistics guarantee that your orders are fulfilled and delivered promptly, every time.
• Expert Technical Support: Our team of experts provides unparalleled pre-sale consultation and after-sales service to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Huamei Activated Carbon will continue to provide customers with stable quality and excellent service. If you have requirements for coconut shell granular activated carbon for gold recovery, please fill out the form below, and we will reply to you within 2 hours.
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Good news shared with you! We have recently partnered with a water filter company in Cambodia. 12 tons of coal-based granular activated carbon were shipped to Cat Lai Port on 6th, August. This batch of activated carbon will be used for water filter by our customer. He purchased 4 kinds of granular activated carbon.
Huamei Coal-Based Granular Activated Carbon uses premium anthracite coal as its raw material. It features high strength, low ash content, minimal dust, and low iron content. Its abundant microporosity and large specific surface area provide excellent adsorption capacity, enabling effective removal of impurities and organic matter from water.
Country: Cambodia
Product: Coal-Based Granular Activated Carbon
Application: Water Filter
Size: 8-16mesh
Ash Content: Max. 12%
Moisture: Max. 3%
Hardness: Min. 95%
Quantity: 12 Tons
Production cycle: 10 days
Packaging: 25kg brand packaging
Destination: Cat Lai Port
• It must be virgin activated carbon.
• Low ash content, high strength.
• Low iron content ensures that the filtered water will not turn yellow or have an unpleasant odour.
• Short delivery cycle and flexible customization service.
Huamei Activated Carbon will continue to provide customers with stable quality and excellent service. If you have requirements for coal-based granular activated carbon for water treatment, please fill out the form below, and we will reply to you within 2 hours.
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We've successfully shipped a trial order of 10 tons of pellet-activated carbon for desulfurization to New Zealand(Port of Napier).
The customer has been using coconut shell activated carbon for desulfurization. However, due to the recent sharp increase in the price of coconut shell activated carbon, the customer intends to find an activated carbon with higher cost-effectiveness. Based on the customer's application scenario, we recommended pellet-activated carbon and sent samples for the customer to test. The customer is very satisfied with the desulfurization effect of the samples and has placed a 10-ton trial order.
Manufactured from high-quality Ningxia Taixi anthracite through carbonization and activation processes, the activated carbon produced has the following advantages:
• Superior Adsorption Capacity
• High Strength and Durability
• High Purity and Low Impurities
• Outstanding Cost-Effectiveness
1. Cost-effective Solution
The customer needs to find an activated carbon that can replace coconut shell activated carbon, while featuring excellent performance and higher cost-effectiveness.
2. Quality - Needs to have excellent desulfurization performance
As a leading enterprise in the well-known environmental engineering field, the customer attaches great importance to product quality and application performance, which is in line with our company's business philosophy.
Country: New Zealand
Product: Coal-Based Pellet Activated Carbon
Application: desulfurization
Size: 4mm
Ash Content: Max. 12%
Moisture: Max. 3%
Quantity: 10 Tons
Packaging: 500kg jumbo bag
Destination: Napier
If you have requirements for activated carbon for desulfurization, please fill out the form below and we will reply to you within 2 hours.
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We've successfully shipped 26 tons of activated carbon for air purification to Turkey(Port of Istanbul). This is for a regular client, and this year marks the third year of our cooperation.
Over the past three years, our high-quality products and professional services have earned the client's trust. This shipment is a testament to our long-standing partnership and the steady growth of our business. It results from everyone's hard work, from R&D, production, quality control, to logistics.
Manufactured from high-quality Ningxia Taixi anthracite through carbonization and activation processes, the activated carbon produced has the following advantages:
- Superior Adsorption Capacity
- High Strength and Durability
- High Purity and Low Impurities
- Outstanding Cost-Effectiveness
1. Cost-Effective Solution
Customers have been facing high local procurement costs. As a direct-to-customer activated carbon manufacturer with ample raw material reserves, we cut out costly middlemen. Our optimized production and transportation processes significantly reduce customer overall expenses.
2. Quality - Tailored for Air Filter Production
As an air filter manufacturer, customers need clean, high-strength activated carbon. Our products have minimal dust and excellent durability, preventing equipment contamination and ensuring optimal filter performance.
3. Swift Delivery Assurance
Due to our factory's proximity to coal mines, abundant raw material stock, and 15 years of export expertise, our specialized logistics team can expedite production, shipping arrangements, and delivery, meeting customers' urgent needs promptly.
Country: Turkey
Product: Coal-Based Pellet Activated Carbon
Type: HME Grade
Application: Air purification
Size: 4mm
Ash Content: Max. 12%
Moisture: Max. 3%
Quantity: 26 Tons
Packaging: 25kg packaging
Destination: Istanbul
If you have requirements for activated carbon for air purification, please fill out the form below, and we will reply to you within 2 hours.
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