An investigation into the mechanism of bioleaching of a predominantly-chalcopyrite concentrate with mesophiles

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).

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Jaffer, Ashraf

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hansford, Geoffrey Spearing

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5313

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5313