The gold processg dustry is experiencg change. As free-millg and oxide ores become depleted, more complex polymetallic and refractory ores are beg processed, coupled with creasg pressure for stricter environmental compliance. Recent years have also seen a steady reduction meral processg and metallurgy graduates and a gradual loss of older operatg experience. A contribution to documentg current and future best practice gold ore processg seems timely.