The progress of science and technology speeds up the upgrading of electrical and
electronic equipment, resulting in the generation of electronic waste (e-waste). Electronic …

Chalcopyrite (CuFeS 2) makes up a large and increasing fraction of the world's future
copper resources, but is highly refractory to leaching with common lixiviants. Novel lixiviants …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing type of waste worldwide and contains
significant levels of precious metals, rare earth elements, and basic elements that make it …

Hydrometallurgy is an efficient way of recovering metal ions from mineral ores where the
most important steps are the leaching of the minerals, the recovery and purification of metal …

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is the fastest growing type of waste
globally and is an important challenge due to its heterogeneity, intrinsic toxicity and potential …

Copper is predominantly recovered from sulfide ores by pyrometallurgy–an energy intensive
process requiring capture and treatment of released SO2. Whilst some copper ores are …

Extraction of copper from sufidic ores, either by pyrometallurgy or hydrometallurgy, has
various limitations. In this study, a solvometallurgical process for the extraction of copper …

Mineral processing is one of the important methods of resource utilization, and flotation and
leaching are the main methods of mineral processing. The conventional reagents used in …

Currently, the high demand for copper is in direct contrast with the decrease in the mineral
grade and, more significantly, the concerns regarding the environmental impact that arise as …

The rise in the electronics industry has impacted the environment through the large volumes
of waste that are improperly disposed of and the growing demand for precious and rare …