Work plan

WP1 Characterization and preconcentration

Task 1.1. Knowledge on the sites.

Task 1.2. Complementary characterization.

Task 1.3. Preconcentration tests.

WP2 Waste leaching and base metal recovery

Task 2.1. Leaching agent selection tests.

Task 2.2. Leaching methods selection.

Task 2.3. Concentration of precious metals.

WP3 Recovery of precious metals

Task 3.1. Precious metal slime leaching.

Task 3.2 Electrochemical tests.

Task 3.3. Separation and recovery.

WP4 Laboratory technology establishment

Task 4.1. Preconcentration step.

Task 4.2. Base metals recovery.

Task 4.3. Precious metals recovery.

WP5 Technical and economic assessment

Task 5.1. Pilot parameters.

Task 5.2. Validation in industrial environment.

Task 5.3. LCA and LCC.

WP6 Management and dissemination

Task 6.1. Administrative management.

Task 6.2. Technical coordination.

Task 6.3. Dissemination.