How will biomining be applied in future?

Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English Edition)

Volumn 18, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 1302-1310

  BRIERLEY, C L ^a  

^a Brierley Consultancy LLC   (United States)

Author keywords

biomining; continuous stirred tank bioleaching; dump bioleaching; heap bioleaching

Indexed keywords

INNOVATION; INVESTMENTS; MINERALS; ORES; TANKS (CONTAINERS);

BIOMINING; CAPITAL INVESTMENTS; CONTINUOUS STIRRED-TANK BIOLEACHING; DUMP BIOLEACHING; HEAP BIOLEACHING; PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES; PROPERTY CONTROL; TECHNICAL CHALLENGES;

BIOLEACHING;

EID: 58649097302     PISSN: 10036326     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1003-6326(09)60002-9     Document Type: Article

References (17)

1. RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON D.B. Preface [M]. In: RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON D.B. (Eds). Biomining (2007), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg V-VI
2. ZIMMERLEY S R, WILSON D G, PRATER J D. Cyclic leaching process employing iron oxidizing bacteria. US2829964 [P]. 1958.
3. BRIERLEY C.L., and BRIERLEY J.A. Bioheap processes-operational requirements and techniques [M]. In: ERGENSEN G.W. (Ed). Copper Leaching, Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning Technologies (1999), Society of Mining Engineers, Littleton, Colorado 17-27
4. WATLING H.R. The bioleaching of sulphide minerals with emphasis on copper sulphides-A review [J]. Hydrometallurgy 84 (2006) 81-108
5. LOGAN T.C., SEAL T., and BRIERLEY J.A. Whole-ore heap biooxidation of sulfidic gold-bearing ores [M]. In: RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON B.D. (Eds). Biomining (2007), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 113-138
6. BRIERLEY C.L., and BRIGGS A.P. Selection and sizing of biooxidation equipment and circuit [M]. In: MULAR A.L., HALBE D.N., and BARRET D.J. (Eds). Mineral Processing, Plant Design, Practice and Control (2002), Society of Mining Engineers, Littleton, Colorado 1540-1568
7. MOORE P. Scaling fresh heights in heap-leach technology [J]. Mining Magazine 198 4 (2008) 54-66
8. ROBERTSON S, VAN STADEN P, VERCUIL A, GLOVER G, SHAIDAEE B. Heap bioleaching of low-grade chalcopyrite ore from the Darehzare deposit [C]. ALTA 2007 Copper. Perth, 2007.
9. WATLING H.R. The bioleaching of nickel-copper sulphides [J]. Hydrometallurgy 91 (2008) 70-88
10. HARVEY T.J., and BATH M. The GeoBiotics GEOCOAT® technology [M]. In: RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON B.D. (Eds). Biomining (2007), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 97-112
11. VAN ASWEGEN P.C., VAN NIEKERK J., and OLIVIER W. The BIOX™ process for the treatment of refractory gold concentrates [M]. In: RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON B.D. (Eds). Biomining (2007), Springer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 1-33
12. DU PLESSIS C.A., BATTY J.D., and DEW D.W. Commercial applications of thermophile bioleaching [M]. In: RAWLINGS D.E., and JOHNSON B.D. (Eds). Biomining (2007), Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 57-80
13. MCNULTY T.P. Innovative technology; its development and commercialization [M]. In: KUHN M.C. (Ed). Managing Innovation in the Minerals Industry (1998), Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, Colorado 1-14
14. TWIGGE-MOLECEY C. The role of knowledge and technology in the mining and metals industry [C]. EXPOSIBRAM (Brazilian Mining Congress and International Mining Exhibit). Belo Horizonte, 2005.
15. CANTERFORD J. Some challenges in the design and operation of smart and safe metallurgical plants [C]. In: YOUNG C.A., TAYLOR P.R., ANDERSON C.G., and CHOI Y. (Eds). Hydrometallurgy 2008, Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium (2008), Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc, Littleton, Colorado 14-22
16. SILVER D.B. Super cycle: Past, present and future [J]. Mining Engineering 60 6 (2008) 72-77
17. SILVER D.B. Super cycle: The future [J]. Mining Engineering 60 7 (2008) 40-45