Bioleaching is a robust and cost-effective technology. A leader in this rapidly-developing field, Mintek offers a full range of services for the evaluation and commercial implementation of bacterial leaching processes. This includes bacterial cultures, bench scale and piloting testwork, and the design and commissioning of refractory gold and base metal projects. Both concentrate and heap leaching technologies can be provided.

Our bioleach technologies are supported by comprehensive analytical and mineralogical services and Mintek's established capabilities for development, optimisation, piloting and plant design in the fields of flotation, solvent extraction, electrowinning and metal recovery.

Mintek has a number of demonstration and commercial bioleach projects completed or underway in Europe, Asia, Africa, China, and South America. With nearly 20 years R&D work behind our bioleaching processes, customers can be assured that they are receiving well-researched and industrially proven solutions. And we provide on-going assistance and consultation during the start-up and commissioning phases of plant construction.