Mining companies are interested in extracting gold. The global market is gaining momentum not only due to the use of this type of mineral in creating important financial reserves in the face of economic fluctuations, but also in various applications in industries, especially electronics, aerospace, among others.

Furthermore, it is an important input in the cell phone, vehicle and medical product industries. Brazil is on the list of countries that have increased gold production.

Máquinas Furlan serves gold processing facilities. The company can supply individualized equipment, but also complete plants.

Stay with us and learn about the types of machines used in this process, which has another important characteristic: the reprocessing of rejected rocks. They may contain gold.

The relationship between global inflation and the appreciation of gold

The gold market usually reserves part of its production for the generation of products. The mineral is considered an excellent conductor of electricity, which is why it is used in chips and processors for televisions and cell phones.

Catalytic converters used in vehicles use gold. Gold is an important input in the medical products industry, used in equipment that assists vascular surgeries or provides diagnostic tests. Dentistry and fashion are two other branches of industry that use gold as a raw material.

However, its use has gained strength for financial security purposes. According to the Brazilian Mining Institute (Ibram), gold was the only mineral that saw an increase in prices in the first quarter of this year, rising 7.7% compared to the same period in 2023.

The good prices are largely the result of the need for reserves in some countries, which have seen their economies fluctuate since the pandemic. There has been a greater need for public resources to combat Covid-19, resulting in higher-than-projected spending.

This scenario has increased inflation rates in some regions of the planet. Given the fluctuation, some investment funds recommend buying gold as a guaranteed alternative for their assets. In this case, the product is made available in bars or coins.

In Brazil, the outlook is for a 5% increase in annual production, estimated at 90 tons. Projects in the regions of Goiás, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais and Paraná have left the market optimistic. Part of the production brings gold as a byproduct of other minerals, such as copper.

An extensive line of equipment accredits Máquinas Furlan

Gold mining is characterized by two processes. One of them is the alluvial system, in which the ore is searched for in river and stream sediments. Companies work with techniques such as washing and screening.

Hard rock mining focuses on underground deposits, using methods such as drilling, blasting and grinding the rocks.

In its 62 years of operations, Máquinas Furlan has developed projects for plants that produce gold. Its choice by the industry is generally due to the ease in choosing the equipment, as there are approximately 150 different types of machines present in its catalog.

We are talking about an important differentiator in an installation of this type. At Furlan, customers can purchase products such as feeders and vibrating screens; crushers and hammer and ball mills on an individual basis. The company also has hydrocyclones, trommel screens and thickeners.

These items are known for their robustness and productivity. Maintenance is simple, following the specific planning for each machine, which avoids unwanted downtime.

Complete plants: another option from Furlan for mining companies

Máquinas Furlan offers an extensive line of crushing, grinding and classification equipment. It also offers the market the possibility of developing complete plant projects.

This format for developing the installation allows the client to make decisions more quickly. Operations also start earlier, due to greater assertiveness – among the many advantages is the fact that issues are handled by a single supplier.

We talk about complete plants on this page on our website.

It is also worth mentioning the experience of the Furlan team with waste. Environmental requirements must be followed regarding discarded material, with actions that vary depending on the geological formation of the location.

However, the issue is directly related to the company's results. Discarded rocks can contain a percentage of gold. Reprocessing, when done well, represents greater profit for the quarry or mining company.

So, it’s time for your mining company to bring your project to Furlan. Click here and send a message to our team. You will learn about the differences that make Furlan one of the main global suppliers of mining machinery and parts.