An investigation into the effect of solid particulate phase on the bioleaching performance of Sulfolobus metallicus

Includes bibliographical references. === Gold-bearing refractory sulphidic ores require a pretreatment process before extraction of the valuable metal, may be carried out. Bioleaching of the mineral may be used as pretreatment. Further mineral bioleaching may be used to liberate base metals such as...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sissing, Ashley A
Other Authors: Harrison, STL
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13958