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Among them, smithsonite, containing approximately 52% Zn, is typically processed using flotation and leaching techniques. However, these methods generate hazardous wastes that pose environmental risks. As a sustainable alternative, bioleaching has emerged as an eco-friendly approach. In this study, bioleaching of a smithsonite ore sample obtained from the Horzum region (Adana-Kozan, T\u00fcrkiye) was investigated using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. Experiments were designed according to the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array to evaluate the effects of solid concentration (10%, 15%, and 20%) and leaching duration (6, 12, and 18 days) on zinc recovery. The tests were conducted in 100 mL bioreactors under controlled conditions: particle size of 75 \u00b5m, temperature of 25\u201330\u202f\u00b0C, and agitation speed of 180\u202frpm. During the leaching process, pH, redox potential (mV), and bacterial cell density were monitored at 6-day intervals. 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