Yet another attempt to "dumb-it-down" to address Gitreal's skepticism:
Understanding Mass Reduction and Mineral Concentration:
Think of a big pile of sand with tiny gold bits in it. This pile is your 800-ounce (50 pounds) bulk sample. Now, imagine we take all the gold out and put it into a much smaller pile. This new pile is your 29-gram concentrate.The big pile got a lot smaller, right? That's the 800-fold reduction in mass. We went from a big 800-ounce pile to a tiny 29-gram pile. But, the amount of gold? It stayed the same. We just removed all the extra stuff around it.
How This Relates to Concentration:
Now, think about how much gold was in each ounce of that big pile. That's the 2.925 oz/ton grade you originally had. In the tiny pile, because we took all the extra stuff out, each ounce has way more gold. That's your 117 oz/ton grade in the concentrate. So, while the pile got 800 times smaller, the gold in each ounce of that pile got 40 times more concentrated (because 117 divided by 2.925 is about 40).
What This Means for SDRC:
This process of concentrating doesn’t create more gold; it just makes it easier to see how much gold was in the big pile to begin with. When Florin Analytical Services analyzes this small, concentrated pile, they are checking to confirm just how much gold is really there per ounce. This helps us understand how much gold was in the big pile (the stockpile) all along, while also gauging the efficiency of the concentration process. The expertise of Florin Analytical Services, Steve Dobson, Peter Ellsworth, Thad Marvin, and Liberty Refiners continues to be necessitated and will continue as they measure what they have in the pursuit of accurate data. They know how to do this accurately, have been doing it accurately, and their reputations depend on getting it right.
The 800-fold reduction in mass and the 40-fold increase in mineral concentration are two sides of the same coin. It's not about creating more gold; it’s about accurately showing how much gold was in the original large pile. This is a standard practice in mining to estimate the value of a stockpile, and the upcoming analysis by Florin should provide a clear and professional confirmation of the stockpile's gold content.
Despite all that's been said, and so-called "circular argument," you still misunderstand basic principles of ore concentration. I'm not even an expert and after a bit of math and abstract thought, even I can see where you went wrong! There is literally no one (who knows any better) besides you celebrating your accomplishment. There are, in fact, no inherent problems with obtaining a gold concentration of 117 oz/ton after an 800-fold concentration process, but before you go ahead and insinuate fraud like an asshole, sir, there are several important considerations that we really should be making:
Efficiency of Concentration Process: How efficient is the concentration process in extracting and retaining nearly all the gold while achieving a significant reduction in mass, from 2.925 oz/ton to 117 oz/ton, especially considering an 800-fold reduction in mass?
Accuracy of Initial and Final Grades: How accurate are the measurements of the initial and final gold grades? Are the reported values of 2.925 oz/ton initially and 117 oz/ton after concentration verified with precision to ensure the effectiveness of the concentration process?
Losses During Concentration: Is it realistic to assume minimal to no loss of gold during the concentration process, given the substantial increase in grade, and how does this align with practical scenarios in mineral processing?
Scale of Process: Can the high concentration achieved in a controlled setting (like a laboratory) be replicated on a larger, commercial scale, and what are the potential challenges in maintaining the same level of efficiency?
Economic Viability: Is the concentration process economically viable, particularly when considering the cost of processing relative to the value of the gold extracted at such a high concentration rate?
Environmental and Regulatory Considerations: How does the concentration process comply with environmental regulations, and what measures are in place to minimize any negative environmental impacts?
Verification by Independent Analysis: How essential is independent verification, such as the analysis by Florin Analytical Services, in confirming the results of the concentration process, and what role does it play in adding credibility and ensuring transparency?
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