{"id":6482,"date":"2026-04-22T20:37:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huameicarbon.com\/?p=6482"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:37:44","slug":"28-tons-of-gold-recovery-carbon-shipped-to-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huameicarbon.com\/ru\/28-tons-of-gold-recovery-carbon-shipped-to-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Tons of Gold Recovery Carbon, Shipped to Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another full container of coconut shell activated carbon heading to our repeat client in Egypt \u2014 6\u00d712 mesh, iodine 1100+, built for CIL gold circuits.<\/p>\n

We just finished loading 28 tons of coconut shell activated carbon for gold recovery \u2014 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\u00d712 mesh, iodine 1100+ mg\/g, hardness 98%+. They run a CIL gold circuit and the carbon performs.<\/p>\n

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Order Summary<\/h2>\n

Item | Details<\/p>\n

Client Region: Egypt
\nProduct: Coconut shell GAC for gold CIL\/CIP
\nMesh Size: 6\u00d712
\nIodine Number: \u22651100 mg\/g (ASTM D4607)
\nHardness: \u226598% (ASTM D3802)
\nQuantity: 28 tons (1 \u00d7 40' FCL)
\nLoading Port: Nansha, Guangzhou
\nDestination: Alexandria, Egypt
\nProduction Time: 7days<\/p>\n

Why This Client Keeps Ordering<\/h2>\n

Three years, multiple containers. No drama. That's the short version.
\nThe 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 \u2014 the other two had hardness issues after the third reactivation.<\/p>\n

Price matters too. We're factory-direct with no middlemen, so they get a landed cost that's 30\u201340% below what they were paying their previous European-brand supplier. Same performance, significantly less money.<\/p>\n

Why These Specs Matter for Gold Recovery<\/h2>\n

6\u00d712 mesh \u2014 This is the standard particle size for CIL and CIP circuits. Large enough to be retained on inter-stage screens (typically 0.6\u20130.8 mm aperture), small enough for fast gold adsorption kinetics. Finer mesh like 8\u00d716 gives faster kinetics but higher screen losses. For most African CIL plants, 6\u00d712 is the sweet spot.<\/p>\n

Iodine 1100+ mg\/g \u2014 Higher iodine number means more micropore volume, which translates directly to higher gold loading capacity. At 1100+, this carbon typically achieves 25\u201330 mg Au\/g carbon in a well-run CIL circuit. The client's plant data confirms this.<\/p>\n

Hardness 98%+ \u2014 Gold recovery carbon<\/a><\/strong> takes a beating. It gets pumped between tanks, screened, eluted at 130\u00b0C, and thermally reactivated at 700\u00b0C \u2014 repeatedly. Low-hardness carbon generates fines, and fines mean gold losses. At 98%+ ball-pan hardness, our carbon survives 5\u20138 reactivation cycles with less than 3% mass loss per cycle.<\/p>\n

Ash <3% \u2014 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<\/a><\/strong>, which is one reason it dominates the gold mining carbon market.<\/p>\n

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Quality Control Before Shipping<\/h2>\n

Every batch goes through our in-house lab before it leaves the factory:
\n\u2022 Iodine number per ASTM D4607 \u2014 tested on composite sample from every production lot
\n\u2022 Ball-pan hardness per ASTM D3802 \u2014 minimum 98%, reject below 98%
\n\u2022 Apparent density per ASTM D2854 \u2014 target 0.48\u20130.52 g\/cc
\n\u2022 Moisture, ash, and particle size distribution \u2014 standard QC panel
\n\u2022 Gold activity test (optional) \u2014 K-value and R-value per industry method<\/p>\n

Packaging & Shipping<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u201325 days, depending on the shipping line and whether there's a transshipment stop.<\/p>\n

We handle all export documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, fumigation certificate, and bill of lading. CIF or FOB \u2014 your choice.<\/p>\n

Need Gold Recovery Carbon?<\/h2>\n

Tell us your mesh size, iodine target, and annual volume. We'll send you a spec sheet, pricing, and free samples within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

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Q: What is the MOQ for gold recovery activated carbon?
\nA: 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.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the lead time from order to shipment?
\nA: Production takes 7\u201310 days for standard gold recovery grades. Container loading and customs clearance add 3\u20135 days. Ocean freight from Nansha to Alexandria is approximately 20\u201325 days.<\/p>\n

Q: Can you customize the carbon specs for our mine?
\nA: Yes. We adjust iodine number (1000\u20131200 mg\/g), mesh size (6\u00d712, 6\u00d716, or 8\u00d716), and hardness targets based on your CIP\/CIL circuit requirements. Send us your current carbon spec sheet and we'll match or improve it.<\/p>\n

Q: What payment terms do you accept?
\nA: 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.<\/p>\n

Q: Do you provide SGS pre-shipment inspection?
\nA: 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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