(19)
(11) EP 0 777 628 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
11.06.1997 Bulletin 1997/24

(21) Application number: 95928901.0

(22) Date of filing: 23.08.1995
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
C01F 7/ 06( . )
C01F 7/ 47( . )
(86) International application number:
PCT/AU1995/000526
(87) International publication number:
WO 1996/006043 (29.02.1996 Gazette 1996/10)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR IE IT

(30) Priority: 23.08.1994 AU 1994PM07611

(71) Applicant: COMALCO ALUMINIUM, LTD.
Melbourne Victoria 3000 (AU)

(72) Inventors:
  • RODDA, Darren, Paul
    Thornbury, VIC 3071 (AU)
  • SHAW, Raymond, Walter
    New Gisborne, VIC 3438 (AU)

(74) Representative: Hallybone, Huw George, et al 
CARPMAELS AND RANSFORD 43 Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RA
London WC1A 2RA (GB)

   


(54) IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF ALUMINA FROM BAUXITE