A broad range of solvent extraction test programmes can be carried out at Core. Core Group’s experience and capabilities include simple bench-top studies involving ‘shake out tests’ through to operation of SX pilot plants of various sizes and levels of complexity.
Our Equipment
Further scale up beyond the automated SX pilot unit is possible using a third plant which features 5 x 18 L mixers and 110 L settlers. The plant contains less automated features than the automated unit and is better suited for small production style campaigns relating to more robust processes.
Solvent extraction can also be added to other leaching pilots for closed loop circuits. Crystallisation and/or precipitation of loaded strip liquors can also be bolted on the back end of SX testwork/pilots.
Selected project experience:
Scandium SX Pilot Plant, Metallica Minerals, North Queensland
Mt Dore Copper Project, Ivanhoe Mines, Northwest Queensland
Copper Extraction, Copper Co, Lady Annie Mine, Northwest Queensland
Arsenic Precipitation and Fixation, Xstrata Copper, Mt Isa