A PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF VALUABLE METALS FROM THE ASHES OF NORMAL AND COMPLEX PYRITES

摘要

A process for the recovery of valuable metals from the ashes of normal and complex pyrites is described, comprising the steps of grinding the ashes of sulphide containing ores to a size less than 90 microns; preparing from the ashes a slurry with the recycled liquids; treating the slurry, at room temperature, with a leaching agent to dissolve the sulphides and the oxides of the valuable metals; separating the liquid phase from the ashes and washing the latter free from any solution of compounds of the valuable metals; purifying the solutions of the valuable metals by adding bases; cementing the solutions, whether purified or not, to produce a shell of valuable metals and a liquid devoid of valuable metals.