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The document details the development and commercial demonstration of the BioCOPTM Process for copper extraction at the Chuquicamata Mine in Chile, utilizing thermophilic microorganisms to treat concentrates unsuitable for traditional smelting. It highlights the importance of staged development, laboratory tests, and pilot trials in optimizing the process, which significantly improves copper recovery rates compared to mesophilic methods. The paper also discusses engineering challenges and scale-up parameters
- Author
- Rubén González
- Language
- EN