The gold processing industry is experiencing change. As free-milling and oxide ores become depleted, more complex polymetallic and refractory ores are being processed, coupled with increasing pressure for stricter environmental compliance. Recent years have also seen a steady reduction in mineral processing and metallurgy graduates and a gradual loss of older operating experience. A contribution to documenting current and future best practice in gold ore processing seems timely.
Gold Mining Journal publishes quarterly and is Australia's only gold-focused magazine. The the magazine offers comprehensive coverage of the gold industry both in Australia and worldwide. Averaging 68 pages per edition in 2009, there is strong news coverage, respected contributing columnists and regular gold mine site visits. Gold Mining Journal also hosts the highly-regarded Gold Miner and Gold Explorer of the year awards, which are announced in January and decided by a wide range of industry professionals.
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by Joseph F. Petralia
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MIGORI, Thirty-three year-old Emily Ajwan'g, a resident of Nyatike village in western Kenya's Migori district, lost her husband to an HIV-related illness two years ago. She now works in the district's gold mines to support her five children. Diagnosed with HIV after the death of her husband, she told IRIN/PlusNews about her daily struggle to make ends meet.