Leaching is one of the metallurgical processes for:
Reduction of metal oxide
Concentration of ore
Refining of metal
Oxidation of sulphide ore
Leaching is the process of concentration of ore. It is used when the ore is soluble in some suitable solvent or chemical and the impurity is insoluble in that chemical. In this process, ore dissolves in a chemical solution. The minerals will react and dissolve leaving behind the impurities only which filter out.