140 Tons Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Shipped to Egypt for Gold Recovery
140 Tons of Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Delivered to Egypt
In June 2026, Huamei Carbon successfully completed a large-scale shipment of 140 tons of coconut shell activated carbon to a gold mining operation in Egypt. This order highlights the growing demand for high-performance adsorption materials in Africa's expanding gold recovery sector.
Order Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Coconut Shell Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery |
| Quantity | 140 tons |
| Mesh Size | 6x12 mesh |
| Iodine Value | ≥1100 mg/g |
| Packaging | 25 kg woven bags |
| Destination | Egypt |
| Application | Gold recovery (CIL/CIP process) |
Why 6x12 Mesh with 1100 Iodine Value?
The client's gold processing plant uses a Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) circuit — one of the most common gold extraction methods in North Africa. For CIL operations, the carbon must meet three critical requirements:
- High iodine value (≥1100 mg/g) — ensures maximum gold adsorption capacity. Higher iodine value means more micropores available to capture Au(CN)₂⁻ complexes from the leach slurry.
- 6x12 mesh size — the ideal particle size for CIL tanks. Large enough to be retained on interstage screens, small enough to provide fast adsorption kinetics.
- High hardness (≥98%) — coconut shell carbon resists abrasion in agitated tanks, minimizing gold losses from carbon fines.
Packaging & Shipping
All 140 tons were packed in 25 kg polypropylene woven bags, palletized and stretch-wrapped for container loading. This packaging format is preferred by mining operations because:
- Easy to handle manually at remote mine sites
- Simple inventory management (count bags, know weight)
- Moisture protection with inner PE liner
- Stackable on standard pallets for efficient container loading
The shipment was loaded into multiple 20ft containers and shipped via sea freight to Alexandria port, Egypt.
Huamei's Gold Recovery Carbon Advantage
As a direct manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, Huamei Carbon supplies coconut shell activated carbon specifically optimized for gold recovery applications. Our gold-grade carbon features:
- Iodine value: 1000–1200 mg/g (customizable)
- Hardness: ≥98%
- Mesh options: 6x12, 8x16, 6x16
- K-value: 24–32 g Au/kg carbon
- Proven in CIL, CIP, and heap leach circuits worldwide
Get a Quote for Your Gold Recovery Project
Whether you need 1 ton for testing or 500+ tons for full production, we provide:
- Free samples (1–2 kg) for lab evaluation
- Competitive pricing for bulk orders
- Technical support for carbon selection
- Fast delivery from our factory in China
Contact us today:
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Related reading: How to Select Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery