Bioleaching of metal sulfides is performed by diverse microorganisms. The dissolution of
metal sulfides occurs via two chemical pathways, either the thiosulfate or the polysulfide …

Bioleaching of metal sulfides is performed by a diverse group of microorganisms. The
dissolution chemistry of metal sulfides follows two pathways, which are determined by the …

Microbial communities are vital in the functioning of all ecosystems; however, most
microorganisms are uncultivated, and their roles in natural systems are unclear. Here, using …

Bioleaching of metal sulfides is caused by astonishingly diverse groups of bacteria. Today,
at least 11 putative prokaryotic divisions can be related to this phenomenon. In contrast, the …

Biomining is an increasingly applied biotechnological procedure for processing of ores in
the mining industry (biohydrometallurgy). Nowadays the production of copper from low …

It has been shown (a) that bacterial leaching of metal sulfides apparently requires the
attachment of leach bacteria to metal sulfides,(b) that exopolymerbound iron compounds are …

Future sustainable development requires measures to reduce the dependence on
nonrenewable raw materials and the demand for primary resources. New resources for …

Extreme thermoacidophiles (T opt> 65° C, pHopt< 3.5) inhabit unique environments fraught
with challenges, including extremely high temperatures, low pH, as well as high levels of …

GENCOR SA Ltd. has pioneered the commercialization of biooxidation of refractory gold
ores. Development of the BIOX® process started in the late 197os at GENCOR Process …

The interest in the fundamentals of metal sulfide bioleaching has significantly increased in
the course of the last decade. One driving force is the metal winning industry, as the …