Optimization and Kinetics of Selective Extraction and Recovery of Gold from Primary and Secondary Resources
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 229
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Interests: metal leaching; metal recovery; grenner solvents; nanomaterial; adsorptive removal; microwave-assisted extrcation; ultrasound-assisted extraction; sequential extraction; metal speciation; multivariate optimization
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Interests: extractive metallurgy; hydrometallurgy; mineral processing; separation and purification; solvent extraction; leaching
Interests: resource recovery; metals recycling; hydrometallurgy; gold; critical and strategic metals and minerals; waste management; green processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The selective extraction and recovery of gold from primary and secondary resources are critical processes in the field of metallurgy and mineral processing. As the demand for gold continues to rise, optimizing these processes to achieve higher efficiency and sustainability is paramount. This Special Issue aims to present the latest advancements in the optimization and kinetics of the selective extraction and recovery of gold.
Its focus will be on developing innovative techniques and methodologies that enhance the extraction and recovery rates of gold from various sources, including ores, electronic waste, and other secondary resources. Understanding the kinetics involved in these processes is essential for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of gold recovery operations.
This Special Issue invites submissions that include original scientific research on the following topics:
- Optimization Techniques: Advanced methods for optimizing the extraction and recovery processes to maximize yield and minimize environmental impact.
- Kinetics Studies: Detailed kinetic studies that provide insights into the mechanisms and rates of gold extraction and recovery. Insight into the kinetic of heap and column leaching.
- Primary Resources: Innovative approaches for extracting gold from primary sources, such as ores (free-milling, refractory, etc.) and concentrates.
- Secondary Resources: Techniques for recovering gold from secondary sources, including electronic waste and recycled materials.
- Environmental Considerations: Sustainable practices and technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of gold extraction and recovery operations.
We encourage contributions that integrate interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials science to address the challenges in gold extraction and recovery.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in this field and to highlight new developments that can lead to more efficient and sustainable gold recovery processes. We look forward to your contributions to this exciting and impactful field of study.
Dr. Nomvano Mketo
Dr. Atefeh Azizitorghabeh
Dr. Fariborz Faraji
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gold extraction
- gold recovery
- optimization gold extraction
- kinetics and modeling
- gold primary resources
- gold secondary resources
- sustainable practices
- gold mineral processing
- environmental impact
- bio-oxidation pretreatment
- refractory gold-bearing ores
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