Microbial cooperation improves bioleaching recovery rates
Melissa K Corbett A and Elizabeth LJ Watkin A B
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A School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, CHIRI Biosciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
B Tel: +61 2 9266 2955, Email: e.watkin@curtin.edu.au
Microbiology Australia 39(1) 50-52 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA18013
Published: 16 February 2018
Abstract
Whilst bioleaching is primarily used to recover minerals from low-grade ores, the increasing demand for Rare Earth elements combined with supply chain concerns is opening up new avenues of extraction from mine tailings, waste products and recyclable materials. Exploration of new, novel and economically viable techniques are required to manage the coming shortage and volatility of global markets with more environmentally sound alternatives to traditional mining operations holding the key.
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