A systematic review of sustainable gold extraction from raw ores using alternative leaching reagents

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022-03

Authors

Rui Sousa (Author) FEUP; Maria João Regufe (Author) FEUP; António Fiúza (Author) FEUP; Mário Machado Leite (Author) FEUP; Aurora Futuro Silva (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Extractive Industries and Society

Vol. 9

ISSN: 2214790X

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-RJN

DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2021.101018

Abstract (EN): Drawing on recent experimental and commercial developments, this review reappraises potential substitute leach reagents for cyanide in the gold mining sector. In addition to extraction, the application of these reagents in the gold processing, pre-treatment and gold purification stages is explored. The main objective here is to discuss how the gold extraction process can be more sustainable, with a view to developing more greener leaching reagents.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 15