Anode Slimes
Copper Anode Slimes are produced at KCM’s Nkana Refinery in Kitwe, Zambia, as a by-product of the electro-refining process during copper cathode production.
Production Process
Copper Anode Slimes are produced at the KCM Nkana Refinery in Kitwe, Zambia as a by-product from the electro-refining process during the production of Copper Cathodes.
Packaging
Application across industries
Recovery of precious and other metals: Copper Anode Slimes contain recoverable gold, silver, platinum and palladium, alongside copper and other elements.
Chemical Specifications
| Element | UOM | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | g/dmt | 300 to 1000 |
| Silver | g/dmt | 10,000 to 50,000 |
| Platinum | g/dmt | 5 to 40 |
| Palladium | g/dmt | 10 to 50 |
| Copper | % | 15 to 35 |
| Arsenic | % | 0.1 to 7.0 |
| Tellurium | % | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Bismuth | % | 0.5 to 6.0 |
| Nickel | % | 0.01 to 0.5 |
| Selenium | % | 3.0 to 8.5 |
| Moisture | % | 7 to 20 |