Biomining

Download or read book Biomining written by Douglas E. Rawlings and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-12-18 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomining uses microorganisms to recover metals, in particular copper and gold, from ores and concentrates. This book takes a strong applied approach to the study of biomining. It describes emerging and established industrial processes, as well as the underlying theory of the process, along with the biology of the microorganisms involved. Chapters have been contributed by experts from leading biomining companies, consultants and internationally recognized researchers and academics.