Extractability and mineralogical evaluation of rare earth elements from Waterberg Coalfield run-of-mine and discard coal

Abstract This study explores the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from high-ash run-of-mine and discard coal sourced from the Waterberg Coalfield. Three distinct methods were employed: (1) ultrasonic-assisted caustic digestion; (2) direct acid leaching; and (3) ultrasonic-assisted caustic-ac...

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Main Authors: Agnes Modiga, Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Samson Bada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-07-01
Series:International Journal of Coal Science & Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-024-00702-z