Leaching
Leaching is a process whereby metallic compounds are dissolved by chemicals. Leaching is a common method of treating ore mined from low grade deposits, particularly copper or gold ores. For […]
Leach profile
Some materials leach quicker than others. The leaching profile of a particular orebody or deposit describes the phases that comprise the process of leaching. There is usually an initial ‘bloom’ […]
Leach curve
A leach curve charts the progress of the leaching process by plotting the metal grade of the pregnant leach solution against time, usually in days.
