A method for the bacterially assisted heap leaching of chalcopyrite

Details for Australian Patent Application No. 2002233033 (hide)

Owner BIOHEAP Limited

Inventors Hunter, Colin John

Agent Wrays

Pub. Number AU-B-2002233033

PCT Pub. Number WO2002/070757

Priority PR 3551 06.03.01 AU

Filing date 22 February 2002

Wipo publication date 19 September 2002

Acceptance publication date 9 March 2006

International Classifications

C22B 3/18 (2006.01) Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes

C22B 3/00 (2006.01) Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes

C22B 15/00 (2006.01) Obtaining copper

Event Publications

13 March 2003 Application Open to Public Inspection

  Published as AU-B-2002233033

24 February 2005 Change of Name(s) of Applicant(s), Section 104

  Pacific Ore Technology (Australia) Ltd The name of the applicant has been changed to BIOHEAP Limited

9 March 2006 Application Accepted

  Published as AU-B-2002233033

29 June 2006 Opposition Lodged

  BHP Billiton SA Limited has lodged an opposition against BIOHEAP Limited.

6 August 2009 Opposition Withdrawn

  The opposition by BHP Billiton SA Limited against BIOHEAP Limited has been withdrawn.

1 April 2010 Standard Patent Sealed

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