Abstract: Bioleaching technology has developed rapidly in recent years,which plays an important part in the leaching of low-grade ores with advantages of rich in processing target,simple process,low energy consumption,and environmental benign.Describes the historical development and applications status of bioleaching,summarizes the sorting technique,characteristics of microorganisms and community succession in bioleaching,presents the bioleaching electrochemistry,and brings foruard the prospective development of bioleaching.

Key words: Bioleaching, Hydrometallurgy, Microorganisms community succession, Electrochemical