Derrick continues to develop new, innovative, high capacity screening equipment to advance gold processing. Our efforts focus on reducing operational expenditure (OPEX), development of new patented technologies, and minimizing maintenance and footprint to reduce environmental impact. All of which contribute to a favorable return on investment (ROI).
These solutions include trash screens, urethane interstage screens, carbon sizing screens, dewatering screens, tails safety screens, and other processing stages.
Founded by H. William Derrick Jr. in 1951, Derrick Corporation was created to solve some of the most challenging mechanical separation needs of the Mining Industry. At the heart of our present-day offering resides the Integrated Vibratory Motor which was invented by our founder and gave life to an entire line of innovative separation technology. To this day, our pioneering spirit pulses through the organization and inspires development of our leading-edge solutions.
Trash of any kind can present many problems for process streams and downstream unit operations. Gold processing plants remove trash from their leaching circuits to prevent preg-robbing from organic matter. Screens are the most economical method to remove trash from process streams; however, not all screens are created equal. Derrick high frequency vibrating screens fitted with 3-D Trilogy Surface Technology have risen to the top as the most robust and cost-effective screen for removing trash. Only Derrick offers a vibrating screen capable of handling large volumes of feed while effectively removing trash without media blinding and consequently reducing throughput.
The carbon safety screen is the last line of defense before gold-laden carbon fines are lost to tailings. To maximize gold recovery, Derrick high-open-area, non-blinding screen panel technology can capture carbon down to 250 microns—half the size of competitors’ screens. Because Derrick’s screen panel technology delivers the highest throughput per unit screen area of any manufacturer, this fine separation can be achieved with the same or smaller unit(s) compared to the competition.