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Mongolian Glossary

Aimag - Mongolia is divided administratively into 21 aimags (provinces) and the Capital city Ulaanbaatar
Soum - Aimags are divided into soums
Bagh - soums are divided into baghs, the least administrative unit
Ger - A Mongolian round traditional dwelling, made of felt and wood.
Dzud - A Mongolian climatic phenomenon - drought in summer followed by heavy snow in winter cause serious losses of livestock
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Mercury: Its Effect on the Environment and Human Health By: Patience Singo, Technical Advisor, and SAM Project PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 26 August 2009 18:20

Part 1: Environmental Effects of Mercury

How mercury contaminates the environment

Picture: Manual for Training Artisanal and Small Scale Miners: GMP, 2006

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is present in low concentrations in all living things. Elemental mercury is a heavy, silvery liquid that has had many industrial purposes, and is used in thermometers, switches, fluorescent lights, and to manufacture caustic soda. Humans have also known how to use mercury to amalgamate gold for at least 2,000 years. Mercury is the only metal that is present as a liquid at room temperature. It also has the lowest boiling point of all metals, which is why it evaporates or “burns” easily. Mercury vapor is colorless and has no odor and is extremely toxic. Mercury is also very “sticky”. When evaporated, particles of mercury easily stick to surrounding furniture, walls, skin and clothing. Clothing worn during burning can continue to emit high concentrations of mercury for many hours and can contaminate other areas; including the air other people may breathe.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 18:22
 
Comparison of Sluice with riffled carpet and iCon Concentrator for gold recovery at the Bornuur Mercury Free Pilot Plant, Tuv aimag, Mongolia. PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 26 August 2009 18:07

Report prepared by: Patience Singo, Technical Advisor

This report gives an analysis of the experimental work carried out in the Bornuur Pilot Plant in the period May-June 2009. The experiments were to determine the best flow sheet for the gravity concentration of ores in the Bornuur Plant. The local modified roller mill was used for grinding and gold concentration was done by either the sluice or the iCon. These two gravity equipment were used both as primary concentrators and scavengers. The gold concentrate from the different gravity concentration flow sheets was processed on the Holman Shaking table for final gold recovery.

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Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 19:43
 
Summary Report by SAM Technical Expert PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 20 March 2009 19:53

Capacity Development, Technology and Best Practices for Extraction and Processing in ASM Activities, July-Dec, 2008. Please download: Report
Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 20:05