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ReviewMicroorganisms2025

Chemical Alkaline Leaching and Alkaliphile-Driven Bioleaching: Advancing Metal Recovery from Ores.

Shuang Zhou, Xianglong Qi, Weijian Yu, Qingjun Guan, Yongjie Bu, Jianyu Zhu, Guohua Gu, Tiantao Li, Chenyang Zhang

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9 authors.

Shuang ZhouSchool of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
Xianglong QiSchool of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
Weijian YuSchool of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
Qingjun GuanSchool of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5719-5748
Yongjie BuSchool of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China.
Jianyu ZhuKey Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0905-3814
Guohua GuKey Laboratory of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Tiantao LiState Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
Chenyang ZhangSchool of New Energy and Mining, Xinjiang University of Technology, Hotan 848023, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ore leaching constitutes a core step for achieving efficient utilization of mineral resources, primarily encompassing acid leaching and alkaline leaching methods. Currently, acid leaching technology has reached a high level of maturity and is widely applied in industry due to its advantages of fast reaction kinetics and broad applicability to various mineral types. However, the theoretical framework underpinning alkaline leaching systems remains relatively weak. Given the distinct advantages of alkaline leaching in processing ores containing alkaline gangue minerals, this review systematically examines chemical and microbial leaching techniques for metal ores under alkaline conditions. It focuses on elucidating the mechanisms and key influencing factors associated with different alkaline matrices, oxidants, external pressures, and microbial strains. Future development prospects are also discussed. The aim is to provide a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for advancing metal ore leaching technologies towards greener and more efficient directions.

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alkaline microbial leachingalkali-tolerant microorganismschemical leachingmetal oresmicrobial leaching

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