RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:The world is swimming in nickelGoosh quick to call people ignorant and other school ground like names aren't you! Project much? Endzone2 again you really need to do some reading or take courses or both. Here are some examples of new technologies that may be used solely or in combination:
Heap Leaching: Heap leaching is a process that involves stacking crushed ore onto a pad, then irrigating the heap with a chemical solution to dissolve the valuable metals, such as nickel. This method is effective for low grade deposits with a high mineral content, as it allows for the extraction of metals from ore that would otherwise be considered uneconomical.
Bioleaching: Bioleaching is a process that involves using microorganisms to extract metals from ore. This method is particularly effective for low grade nickel deposits with a high sulfur content, as the microorganisms can break down the sulfur compounds to release the nickel.
Pressure Leaching: Pressure leaching is a process that involves using high pressure and temperature to extract metals from ore. This method is effective for low grade nickel deposits with a high magnesium content, as the pressure and temperature can break down the magnesium compounds to release the nickel.
Electrolytic Refining: Electrolytic refining is a process that involves using an electric current to separate the metal from the ore. This method is effective for low grade nickel deposits with a high impurity content, as the impurities can be separated from the nickel through electrolysis.
In-situ Leaching: In-situ leaching is a process that involves injecting a chemical solution into the ground to dissolve the valuable metals, such as nickel, then pumping the solution to the surface for processing. This method is effective for low grade nickel deposits that are too deep or too difficult to mine using traditional methods.
What remains to be seen is whether these technologies have enabled the mining industry to extract nickel from low grade deposits in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, thereby increasing the world's supply of this important metal.
NoobTube wrote: Keep hearing brand new unproven technologies. What technologies are these that are brand new and unproven. Trucks, shovels and milling are all proven and haven't seen anything on the flow sheet that's out of this world either.