Exploring the application of acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans for the beneficiation of platinum group metals-bearing base metal sulphides
| Autor: | N. G. Zulu, M. J. Mvita, B. Thethwayo, M. Madiba |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2025 |
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| Zdroj: | Metalurgija, Vol 54, Iss 1-2, Pp 113-115 (2025) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0543-5846 1334-2576 |
| Popis: | Biotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative to existing minerals processing methods, offering potential advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. One area where microorganisms have shown significant promise is in the leaching of metals from medium and low-grade sulphide minerals thanks to the metabolites they produce. Extensive research has been conducted on the utilization of microorganisms for mineral beneficiation, with a specific focus on Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the application of A. ferrooxidans in bio-oxidation and biohydrometallurgy, highlighting its potential to replace inorganic reagents in the flotation of precious metals (PGMs) that are associated with sulphide ores. Keywords: |
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