laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
laterites - ALTA Metallurgical Services
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POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES OF NITRICLEACHING OF LATERITES• It is an agitated tank leach at atmospheric pressure.• It is applicable to both limonite and saprolite ores.• Lower capital and operating costs than PAL.• Nickel and cobalt recoveries ate high.• The lixiviant is regenerated and recycled .• The is no secondary neutralization to remove residual iron.• Solid/liquid separation properties are superior to sulphuricacid processes.• There are opportunities to recover saleable by-products.35