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Method for thiosulfate leaching of precious metal-containing materials

US7722840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2003
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2026

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

Abstract

Processes are provided for recovering precious metals from refractory materials using thiosulfate lixiviants. The processes can employ heap leaching or lixiviants that include one or more blinding agents.

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