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Journal Article 
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange Applications in Africa's Resurging Uranium Industry: A Review 
Sole, KC; Cole, PM; Feather, AM; Kotze, MH 
2011 
1 
Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
ISSN: 0736-6299 
29 
5-6 
868-899 
WOS:000299611800011 
During the past five years, there has been a global
resurgence in the processing of uranium. This is particularly evident on the African continent
where exploration for uranium is booming, several plants are being commissioned, and many more
projects are in the pipeline, mainly in Malawi, Namibia, Niger, South Africa, and Tanzania. This
article reviews recent African uranium developments with a focus on solvent-extraction, ion-
exchange, and resin-in-pulp processes. The essential chemistry is outlined, followed by
discussions of process choices and selected flowsheets. 
solvent extraction; ion exchange; resin-in-pulp; uranium; Africa; Rossing; Langer Heinrich; Trekkopje; Somair; Cominak; Kayelekera; Vaal River 
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