Precious metal recovery using thiocyanate lixiviant

Details Precious metal recovery using thiocyanate lixiviant Precious metal recovery using thiocyanate lixiviant

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1733)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

C075S744000, C423S027000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07947108

ABSTRACT:
Mineral materials comprising copper and precious metal are subjected to an acidic leach of the copper followed by an acidic thiocyanate leach of the precious metal.

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