Solution chemistry factors for gold thiosulfate heap leaching

International Journal of Mineral Processing

Volumn 72, Issue 1-4, 2003, Pages 311-322

  Wan, Rong Yu ^a   LeVier, K Marc ^b  

^a Newmont Mining Corporation ^*  (United States)

^b a wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation   (United States)

Author keywords

Ammonia; Carbonaceous; Heap leaching; Thiosulfate

Indexed keywords

CATALYSIS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; LEACHING; OXIDATION;

HEAP-LEACHING PROCESSES;

GOLD DEPOSITS;

GOLD; LEACHING; MINERAL PROCESSING;

EID: 0141459238     PISSN: 03017516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0301-7516(03)00107-8     Document Type: Article

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