Abstract
To overcome the limitations of geography, climate, and ore characteristics on the ore beneficiation process, bio-oxidation studies on low-grade arsenic-bearing refractory gold ore by pool leaching were carried out, as well as process fitting analysis. The gold particles are encapsulated by pyrite and arsenopyrite. After 60 days of bio-oxidation, the oxidation rates of arsenic, sulfur, and gold were 39%∼69%, 24%∼41%, and 49%∼83%, respectively. The inoculated Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, Ferroplasma acidiphilum, and Leptospirillum ferrodiazotrophum could all mediate the initial pyrite/arsenopyrite oxidation and the Fe2+ oxidation reaction, but only the former could mediate the subsequent sulfur compound oxidation. When compared to daily bacterial circulation and bacterial replacement every ten days, aeration improved the gold leaching rate by 14%∼22%. The Boltzmann model could fit both the arsenic and sulfur bio-oxidation, with model fit variances greater than 0.98. Based on the experimental and fitting results, the bio-oxidation cycle was determined to be 60 days, and the bio-oxidation mechanisms are summarized. This study has significant practical implications for the rational utilization of gold resources and provides theoretical and practical guidance for similar gold ores.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
