This paper reports the bioleaching of zinc sulfide concentrates by mesophilic chemolithotrophic bacteria. The leaching studies were carried out in 160 14-stage bioreactor in optimized conditions based on 40 1 batch scale studies. Extraction of zinc up to 83.4% could be obtained in continuous operation. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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