Simple Ore Mineralogy
The Meadowbank gold ores are simple in mineralogy and chiefly consist of iron sulphide (pyrrhotite and lesser pyrite) and native gold. Mineralized zones are non-refractory in nature and contain only trace amounts of arsenopyrite.

Standard Ore Processing With High Gold Recoveries
Feasibility level analysis indicates the gold depostis at Meadowbank are amenable to a conventional ore leaching process with recoveries expected above 93%.

Low Cost Gravity Separation
Processing will include low cost gravity separation with recoveries varying form 20% to 55%.