System and method for parallel solution extraction of one or more metal values from metal-bearing materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9447483
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13837158

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The present disclosure relates to a process and system for recovery of one or more metal values using solution extraction techniques and to a system for metal value recovery. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a first solution extraction circuit and a second solution extraction circuit. A first metal-bearing solution is provided to the first and second circuit, and a second metal-bearing solution is provided to the first circuit. The first circuit produces a first rich electrolyte solution, which can be forwarded to primary metal value recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which is forwarded to secondary metal value recovery. The second circuit produces a second rich electrolyte solution, which is also forwarded to primary metal value recovery. The first and second solution extraction circuits have independent organic phases and each circuit can operate independently of the other circuit.

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  • FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hazen, Wayne W Lakewood, US 60 450
Meadows, David G Phoenix, US 16 130
Morgan, Jason M Morenci, US 18 86
Raman, Anand Phoenix, US 9 47
Savage, Barbara J Silver City, US 16 130

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