Draslovka is a Czech family-owned chemical company producing cyanide-based chemicals, notably sodium cyanide for gold mining, plus Glycine Leaching Technology and AI-enabled mining services.
Draslovka is a Czech family-owned chemical company, headquartered in Prague, that develops and produces chemicals based on cyanide (CN) chemistry. Its principal product is sodium cyanide, a chemical vital to gold mining, and the company is recognised as one of the world's largest producers of it. The business also sells specialist chemicals and reagents, and provides chemical application services to the mining and pest-control industries.
Beyond manufacturing, Draslovka develops proprietary process technology. Glycine Leaching Technology (GLT) is designed to leach metals, including gold, copper, nickel and cobalt, in a more sustainable and economic manner. MetOptima and BlueCube analyzers are AI-enabled products supporting mining process optimisation, reflecting technical work in hydrometallurgy, analytics and chemical application services alongside ongoing research and development in CN chemistry.
The company reports more than 100 years of expertise in CN chemistry R&D and serves customers in over 80 countries, with operations across seven territories and an international team. In 2024 it recorded revenues of $454.8m, with strong sales volumes and continued growth in its innovative technologies. Its stated commitments include sustainability - developing products and practices intended to "leave the planet better than yesterday" - and it serves mining, pest control and agriculture markets.
