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Bacterial oxidation of sulphide ores and concentrates

US7189527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for bacterial oxidation of sulphide ores and concentrates in which the ore or concentrate is leached with a bacterial culture containing one or more strains of both Sulfobacillus and Thermoplasma.

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