A concentrating table, utilized in gravity concentration processes, is a machine designed to separate valuable minerals from gangue based on differences in specific gravity. The equipment employs a riffled surface, typically inclined, that oscillates to stratify and transport materials across the deck. Water is introduced to aid in the separation, allowing heavier, more valuable particles to settle and be collected, while lighter waste material is washed away.
This method offers a cost-effective and efficient way to recover fine gold particles that might be lost during traditional panning or sluicing operations. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated throughout mineral processing history and continues to be relevant in modern small-scale and artisanal mining. Using this process enables the recovery of a higher percentage of the target mineral, leading to increased profitability and reduced environmental impact by minimizing the release of fine tailings.
