How Heap Leaching Works: The Secret Behind Modern Gold & Copper Mining

Learn how heap leaching transforms low-grade ore into valuable metals like gold, copper, and uranium—using chemistry, not complexity.

In this short educational video, we break down the heap leaching process step-by-step:

How ores are crushed and arranged into large heaps

The role of leaching solutions such as cyanide or sulfuric acid

How valuable metals are extracted from the “pregnant leach solution”

Why heap leaching is both cost-effective and environmentally controlled

Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone curious about modern mining methods and environmental technology.

📚 You’ll learn:
• What makes heap leaching efficient for low-grade ores
• How chemistry and sustainability intersect in mining
• The environmental safeguards used in modern extraction

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Видео How Heap Leaching Works: The Secret Behind Modern Gold & Copper Mining канала Afghanistan Gems & Mining Academy