Minerals Extraction

JUMCO Extraction services:

  1. Ore preparation

This includes the following tests:

  • Characterization
  • Wettability
  • Adjusting the water content
  • Weighing
  • Comminution
  • Preparation of representative samples
  • Particle size analysis
  • Agglomeration studies
  1. Bench-scale studies

This includes the following tests

  • Lixiviant selection
  • Leachability
  • Concentration
  • Dynamic leaching studies (few grams)
  • Process and parameters selection
  • Bench-scale leaching column (1 m, 2 m columns)
  • IX and SX evaluation
  • Metal recovery
  1. Semi-Pilot and pilot studies
  • Ore leaching parameters are evaluated using an amount of 1 up to 180 ton of the investigated ore
  • Slumping rates
  • Load percolation studies
  • Irrigation rates
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Leach kinetics
  • IX and SX
  • Metal refinery
  1. Training on ore processing and leaching.