Bioleaching Technologies

Bioleaching is an environmentally friendly process that uses microorganisms, like bacteria, to extract metals such as copper, gold, and zinc from ores. These microbes naturally break down mineral-containing rocks by producing acids and other chemicals, which dissolve the metals into solution. The metals can then be recovered from the liquid through various methods. Bioleaching is advantageous because it reduces the need for traditional, often toxic, chemical extraction methods, lowers energy consumption, and handles low-grade ores more economically. It's an innovative approach that combines microbiology and metallurgy to improve metal recovery sustainably.