Process for recovery of copper from copper-bearing material using pressure leaching, direct electrowinning and solvent/solution extraction
US7736488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a process for recovering copper and/or other metal values from a metal-bearing ore, concentrate, or other metal-bearing material using pressure leaching and direct electrowinning. More particularly, the present invention relates to a substantially acid-autogenous process for recovering copper from chalcopyrite-containing ore using pressure leaching and direct electrowinning in combination with a leaching, solvent/solution extraction and electrowinning operation.
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