Hydrometallurgical process

Hydrometallurgy is a method used to extract metals from ores by dissolving them in liquids, typically water with chemicals. The process involves crushing the ore, then applying solutions that selectively dissolve the desired metal. This solution is then separated from the solid waste, and the metal is recovered from the liquid, often through additional chemical reactions or electrolysis. It is widely used for metals like copper, gold, and uranium, especially when traditional methods are inefficient or environmentally challenging. Hydrometallurgy offers a more controlled and often more eco-friendly approach to metal extraction.