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Method for thiosulfate leaching of precious metal-containing materials

US8097227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2010
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2030

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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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