Abstract: Hydrometallurgical processes are provided for the recovery of metal values, including cesium, from epithermal mineral deposits, including pharmacosiderite-containing ores. Aspects of the process involve the preferential formation of a cesium alum, and preparation of cesium hydroxide from the cesium alum.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 11, 2020
Assignee:
Cascadero Copper Corporation
Inventors:
Mohammad Mokmeli, David Dreisinger, David L. Trueman, Bruce W. Downing, Bill McWilliam