Heap leach solutions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000966",
  "term": "Heap leach solutions",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The separation, or dissolving-out from mined rock of the soluble uranium constituents by the natural action of percolating a prepared chemical solution through mounded (heaped) rock material. The mounded material usually contain slow grade mineralized material and/or waste rock produced from open pit or underground mines. The solutions are collected after percolation is completed and processed to recover the valued components.",
  "subject": "Nuclear",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/heap-leach-solutions/"
}