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Sulfide mineral concentrate bioleaching

US6284530A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2000
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/854
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention provides a novel process and bioreactor for enhancing the bioleaching of metals from sulfide mineral concentrations.

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