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Prof Elizabeth Watkin (Edith Cowan Uni) shifting the focus to microbes for biomining systems and rare earth elements
November 26, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Prof Elizabeth Watkin (Edith Cowan Uni) shifting the focus to microbes for biomining systems and rare earth elements
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"We've proven a solution that unlocks vast copper resources in a scalable, low-impact manner, one that helps secure critical mineral supply chains for decades to come"
www.endolithmining.com
#biomining #copper
www.endolithmining.com
#biomining #copper
Revolutionizing Mining with Microbial Power | Endolith
We’re using microbes, earth’s oldest miners, to increase recovery rates in copper and lithium while minimizing environmental impact, making mining more sustainable and effective.
www.endolithmining.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"We've proven a solution that unlocks vast copper resources in a scalable, low-impact manner, one that helps secure critical mineral supply chains for decades to come"
www.endolithmining.com
#biomining #copper
www.endolithmining.com
#biomining #copper
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Biomining is getting closer to practical application, which would pretty much eliminate most of the risks associated with traditional mining and material processing, making raw materials cheaper and more secure.
These Microbes Are Eating Mining Waste—And Pulling Out Valuable Metals
Biomining uses engineered microbes to harvest critical minerals
www.scientificamerican.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Biomining is getting closer to practical application, which would pretty much eliminate most of the risks associated with traditional mining and material processing, making raw materials cheaper and more secure.