An investigation into the mechanism of bioleaching of a predominantly-chalcopyrite concentrate with mesophiles
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2002
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University of Cape Town
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Bioleaching is an established technology for the treatment of refractory gold ores and concentrates. The bioleaching of sulphide minerals is a complex process in which bacterial and chemical oxidation processes occur simultaneously. Recent studies has provided convincing evidence that the bioleaching of pyrite occurs via a two-step mechanism (Boon, 1996).
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Jaffer, A. 2002. An investigation into the mechanism of bioleaching of a predominantly-chalcopyrite concentrate with mesophiles. University of Cape Town.