2nd Edition

Solution Mining Leaching and Fluid Recovery of Materials

By Robert Bartlett Copyright 1999
470 Pages
by Routledge

470 Pages
by Routledge

470 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1998. This book offers a wealth of information on the rapidly expanding field of solution mining: yhe extraction of materials from the earth by leaching and fluid recovery. This is an introductory text for students and professional engineers that is comprehensive and emphases current practice and theory. Percolation leaching of fragmented ground is covered, as well as true and... Read more
Heap leaching gold (silver) ore - theory; heap leaching practice (with applications to gold and silver ore); environmental control in percolation leaching; percolation leaching oxidized and secondary sulfide copper materials; percolation leaching copper mine waste (primary sulfides); solution flow during percolation of ore heaps leaching; oxygen diffusion and air flow during heap leaching; bio-oxidation heap pre-treatment of sulfide refractory gold ore and high-sulphur coal; in situ flooded leaching; in situ leaching hydrology; numerical simulation of fragmented rock leaching; evaporites, brine and sulphur; solar evaporation ponds; remediation of contaminated ground and water.

Biography

Robert W. Barlett

"Well written and easy to read and comprehend...Problems and examples are ideal for teaching."