The focus of this paper is on the development of a bioleaching process for the treatment
of complex polymetallic concentrates, containing chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena and silver, using a
moderately thermophilic culture operating around 45°C. Initial development R&D work and
subsequent research for process improvements carried out in bench-scale piloting facilities will be
discussed.
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