Innovation & Technology

Legacy’s Innovation Accelerates Transformation

At Legacy Mines, innovation is not just a competitive advantage—it’s our operating model. We deploy cutting-edge technology to revitalise underutilised mining assets, improve environmental outcomes, and unlock long-term value.

Now, in partnership with the University of Adelaide, we’re taking this commitment even further.

Legacy Mines + University of Adelaide

Pioneering a New Era of Gold Recovery

Together, we are developing a next-generation gold leaching platform that brings together world-class academic research and real-world mining execution.

This collaborative innovation blends advanced solvent chemistry with electrochemical enhancement, offering a cleaner, more profitable way to recover gold from challenging sources.

Pioneering a New Era of Gold Recovery

Why It Matters

Traditional leaching techniques face major constraints:

  • Declining ore grades
  • High reagent costs
  • Increasing ESG and regulatory pressure

Our joint innovation addresses these head-on—with technology designed to be efficient, adaptable, and environmentally conscious.

Key Benefits

  • Increases recovery of low-grade ores and legacy tailings.
  • Reduces reliance on cyanide and reduces reagent consumption.
  • Valuates tailings, transforming an environmental burden into a revenue stream.
  • Seamlessly integrates with existing plants through a scalable, modular design.

This collaboration brings together world-class academic research and industry expertise to deliver a transformative solution for gold recovery—one that not only improves profitability but also enhances environmental performance, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Key Technologies Overview

Why Tech Matters

Our technology isn’t innovation for innovation’s sake—it delivers real-world benefits:

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Faster resource targeting

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AI geological modelling

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Safer site operations

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Remote control, automation, sensor alerts

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Lower carbon footprint

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Emissions-reducing equipment, digital planning

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Greater ESG visibility

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IoT + cloud-based impact monitoring

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More predictable capex

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Data-driven planning and fewer inefficiencies