PROCESSING

ISR works best in balance with conventional techniques

IN-SITU recovery is an effective way of reducing the environmental footprint of mining operations but it is a not a magic bullet and should be used in conjunction with more conventional forms of mining and processing, according to CRC ORE chief executive Dr Ben Adair.

 Honeymoon in-situ leach trial.

Honeymoon in-situ leach trial.

Using existing minerals processing technology in ways that use less water and energy could also be effective in securing a mining operation's social license to operate. "Insitu recovery can be a way...

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