System and method including multi-circuit solution extraction for recovery of metal values from metal-bearing materials

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PATENT NO 9169533
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13331717

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The present disclosure relates to a metal recovery process comprising a solvent extraction process. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a plant with a first and second circuit. A high-grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) is provided to the first and second circuit, and a low-grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) is provided to the second circuit. The first circuit produces a rich electrolyte, which can be forwarded to a primary metal recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which can be forwarded to a secondary metal recovery process. The second circuit produces a rich electrolyte, which can also be forwarded to the primary metal recovery process. The first and second circuits are in fluid communication with each other.

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FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION333 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX AS 85004

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Hazen, Wayne W Lakewood, US 60 469
Meadows, David G Phoenix, US 16 130
Morgan, Jason M Morenci, US 18 86
Savage, Barbara J Silver City, US 16 130

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