Gold recovery data from six active Yukon placer mines, collected via sluice tailings sampling over 2 to 4 days. The dataset likely contains measurements related to gold loss rates, sampling errors, and operational parameters influencing recovery efficiency. It was published by the Government of Yukon and last updated on April 17, 2026.
Use Cases
- Modeling gold recovery efficiency based on sluice box operational parameters described in the dataset
- Analyzing the economic impact of placer mining based on reported contributions exceeding $65 million
- Studying sampling error and the 'nugget effect' in mineral resource estimation
- Comparing recovery technologies like sluice boxes, feeders, and screens across different mine sites
Strengths
- Sampling methodology described includes interpenetrating samples with relative standard deviations as low as 8%
- Context includes specific operational parameters for optimal sluice box performance (e.g., feed rates, water ratios)
- Data is sourced from six operating Yukon mines, providing a regional perspective
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to Yukon placer mining operations
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Sluice tailings samples collected from six mines using hand-held buckets, sample cutters, or a large steel box, then screened and shipped to a tabling facility.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:43:50.782355; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Yukon, Canada