Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- SECTION 1: The Business and Technology of SX-EW -- Dynamic Modeling of Heap Leaching- Design and Operation Criteria Impact on Production -- Introduction -- Model Development -- Model Case Description -- Conclusions and Observations -- Bioheap Processes- Operational Requirements and Techniques -- Introduction -- Bioheap Leaching Practices -- Monitoring Bioheaps -- Conclusions -- References -- Pressure Oxidation of Complex Copper Ores and Concentrates -- Introduction -- New Copper POx-SX-EW Processes -- Process Comparisons -- Proven Status of Processes -- Capital Cost Comparison -- Operating Cost Comparison -- Overall Economic Viability -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Electrolytic Copper Electrowinning and Solvent Extraction- World Operating Data -- Economic Considerations for SX /EW Operations -- Checklist for Environmental Compliance -- Introduction -- Environmental Impact Assessment -- Environmental and Socioeconomic Baseline Study -- Environmental Impact Assessment Report -- Environmental Management Plan -- Environmental Compliance and Environmental Management -- Typical Mining Permits -- Managing Zaldivar-Placer Dome's Approach to Project Management -- Introduction -- Evaluations Group -- Design and Construction -- Zaldivar-Overview -- Zaldivar SX/EW Plant -- Acknowledgments -- SECTION 2: Theory and Practice of Copper Leaching -- Practical Aspects Associated with Evaluation of a Copper Heap Leach Project -- Overview -- Metallurgical Test Program for Copper Leaching Projects -- Designing and Engineering the Leach System -- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Lessons Learned in the Design and Construction of Heap Leach Pads -- Introduction -- Types of Liners -- Pad Liner Design -- Selected Major Engineering Concerns -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References.

Design Strategies for Heap Leach in Extreme Environments -- Introduction -- Challenges of Climate and Terrain -- Solutions and Examples -- Conclusions -- Parallels in the Development of Copper and Gold Heap Leaching Technology -- Introduction -- Background -- Ore Characteristics -- Ore Testing -- Site Selection and Development -- Ore Preparation -- Heap Construction -- Leachate Application and Behavior -- Leachate Collection and Plant Design Considerations -- Environmental Controls -- Future Issues -- References -- SECTION 3: Theory and Practice of Tankhouse Operations -- Principles and Practical Considerations of Copper Electrorefining and Electrowinning -- Introduction -- Fundamental Principles -- Innovative Trends in Electrorefining -- Innovative Trends in Electrowinning -- References -- Eighty-five Years of Operation at Cyprus Miami Mining Corporation -- Historical Perspective -- Changes to Meet the Economy -- Cyprus Miami Operation -- Cyprus Miami Future -- Appendix-Cyprus Miami Mining Corporation Solvent Extraction and Tankhouse General Operating Data -- Historic Globe/Miami -- Silver Mining Activity -- Copper Mining Activity -- Inspiration/Cyprus Miami -- Cyprus Miami Mining Today -- Do's and Don'ts of Tankhouse Design and Operation -- Introduction -- Tankhouse Design Elements -- Tankhouse Operating Elements -- Conclusions -- Evolution of Cathode Quality at Phelps Dodge Mining Company -- History -- Cathode Quality Enhancements -- Results -- SECTION 4: Theory and Practice of Solvent Extraction -- Morenci: Making the Most of a World Class Resource -- Introduction -- History -- Production Philosophy -- Continuous Improvement -- Hydrometallurgical Operations Support -- Current Status -- Future Opportunities and Challenges -- Practical Aspects of Copper Solvent Extraction from Acidic Leach Liquors -- Introduction -- Historical -- Chemistry.

Optimization -- Circuit Configuration -- Mixing -- Settlers -- Crud -- Future Trends -- Evolutionary Development of Solvent Extraction Reagents: Real-Life Experiences -- Introduction -- Copper Extraction from Dilute Sulfuric Acid Leach Solutions -- Copper Extraction from Ammonia Leach Solutions -- Nickel Extraction from a Dilute Ammonia Leach Solution Followed by Stripping with a Concentrated Ammonia Solution -- References -- Do's and Don'ts of SX Plant Design and Operation -- Introduction -- Project Management -- Process -- Reagent Handling and Storage -- Materials of Construction -- Piping -- Layout -- Equipment Selection -- Instrumentation and Control -- Operations -- Laboratory -- Plant Description and Operation of Heap Leaching, Solvent Extraction, and Electrowinning of Copper at Minera Michilla -- Cathode Project, Stages I and II -- Index.