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LEACHING SITU [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
CONT

In-Situ Leaching. In-situ leaching techniques are applicable to leaching oxide and sulfide ores of copper and other metals. ... The leach solutions must come in contact with the minerals, usually in the downward percolation. ... Provisions must be made to pump the pregnant liquors to a recovery plant.

Key term(s)
  • leaching in situ

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
DEF

Lixiviation d'un matériau en place ou fracturé artificiellement ou abattu et laissé sur place à l'intérieur de la mine.

Spanish

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