Lithium Universe Achieves High Recovery Rates for Gold and Copper
Key points
- Achieved 99.5% gold recovery
- Achieved 98.5% copper recovery
- Low-temperature hydrometallurgical process
Full summary
Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has successfully achieved exceptional gold and copper recovery rates using the Gold Copper Diamide Extraction (GCDE) technology developed by the University of Edinburgh. The technology operates at room temperature and avoids the use of cyanide, aqua regia, and high-temperature smelting, making it environmentally friendly. The Company achieved 99.5% gold recovery and 98.5% copper recovery from mixed-metal acidic leach solutions derived from printed circuit board connector pins. This represents a significant technical milestone for LU7 as it advances its strategy to commercialise environmentally sustainable precious and base metal recovery technologies.
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