Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0455549

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0455549

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Extraction of gold from thiosulfate leach liquors using selective magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) resins. Cyanide processes used for gold leaching can cause severe environmental problems. This proposal studies the use of thiosulfate as an alternative, concentrating on the design and synthesis of new functionalised magnetic ion-exchange resins, which will act as selective adsorbents for the gold thiosulfate complex and thereby facilitate the implementation of this efficient, low environmental impact process. Since the leaching is typically applied to ores rich in copper, resins for the recovery of copper will also be designed. Laboratory proving trials will be conducted and successful candidates will be considered for future commercialisation of a Resin-in-Pulp leaching and recovery process.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 12-2004

End Date: 01-2010

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $120,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Process Metallurgy | Analytical Chemistry | Separation Science | Organic Chemical Synthesis |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Primary mining and extraction processes | Other

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