Biooxidation process for recovery of metal values from sulfur-containing ore materials

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PATENT NO 5834294
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08587831

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A hydrometallurgical process for the recovery of one or more metal values from a metal ore material in the presence of clays and/or fines material said ore material being comprised of one or more metal values and a matrix material having a sulfur content wherein the sulfur is present in an oxidation-reduction state of zero or less. The process comprises forming particulates from particles of said ore material, particles comprising said clays and/or fines material, an acid-resistant polymeric agglomeration aid and an inoculate comprising bacteria capable of at least partially oxidizing the sulfur content; forming a heap of said particulates; biooxidizing the sulfur content and recovering those one or more metal values.

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NEWMONT USA LIMITED1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 2800 DENVER CO 80203

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Brierley, James A Sandy, UT 13 480
Hill, David L Elko, NV 44 1094

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