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<strong>Current</strong> <strong>Developments</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hydrometallurgical</strong><strong>Treatment</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copper Ores and ConcentratesMorenci “MT-DEW-SX” FlowsheetConcentrate1,000 mtpdPLV Conditions:~160 C200 psi O 2 overpressureLE Added to PLVWaterSlurryFormationSuper F<strong>in</strong>eGr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gPressureLeach<strong>in</strong>gLeanto PLV24331901.8Heap/Stockpile/Tank*Leach<strong>in</strong>gLeanBleedFeedFlashLet DownCoolantStreamsSolutionExtractionWaterLimeSolid/LiquidSeparationSolidsSolid/LiquidSeparation/WashSolids113110221.9SPLSWPLSElectrow<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g1534.71.51.1Precious MetalsLeach<strong>in</strong>g/RecoveryGold/SilverBullion(optional)NeutralizationTail<strong>in</strong>gsDisposalLEGEND:Flow (m3/hr)Cu (g/L)H2SO4 (g/L)Fe (gpl)*Tank <strong>in</strong>cludes vat or agitatedor stirred leach<strong>in</strong>g vesselCathodeCopper

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