With the integration of new generation information technology such as industrial internet,big data and artificial intelligence,and traditional process technology in the mining industry,the digital and intelligent upgrade of the mineral processing has become the development trend.Through the combination of digital twin technology and the process of mineral processing,a digital simulation platform is established and will enhance the application effect of equipment improvement,process optimization and intelligent control in the whole production cycle of a concentrator.This paper introduced the development history and trend of digital twin technology application in process industry,and the application potential of different digital models in gold processing.Several application scenarios of digital twin models in gold processing based on industrial practices are introduced,exploring the prospects of digital twin technology in gold processing.