This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 7, SDG 9, and SDG 12. This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Metal extraction from ore. Narrative review ...

This Collection welcomes original research articles on metal extraction from ore and related technological innovations, optimization strategies, energy‑saving approaches, and environmental impacts, ...

TU Freiberg develops innovative process for the bioleaching of copper, indium and zinc Microorganisms work in an underground bioreactor and convert ores or residual materials from mining into the ...

A new one-step, water- acid- and alkali-free method for extracting high-purity lithium from spodumene ore has the potential to transform critical metal processing and enhance renewable energy supply ...

Metals and alloys could be produced easily and climate-neutrally in the future. A team from the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials is presenting a new design concept that combines the ...

To extract nickel, zinc and other metals from the shale – a sedimentary rock found in shallow deposits – ore is dug up, piled onto a leaching pad and irrigated with the bacterial mix, which Sabag ...

The EU area is experiencing challenges in sourcing critical metals. Solutions to this are being sought by the a new project. Researchers are developing technologies for extracting valuable metals from ...

Almost every aspect of modern society relies on materials of limited quantity on Earth. In order to live within the limits set by our planet, we have to figure out how to make the most of what we ...

A small molecule that naturally serves as a binding site for metals in enzymes also proves useful for separating certain rare earth metals from each other. In a proof of concept, the process extracts ...

If manganese nodules can be mined in an environmentally friendly way, the critical metals needed for the energy transition could be produced with low CO2 emissions In a nutshell: • Global demand for ...

pH7 Technologies has secured C$850,000 to further develop its sustainable critical metals extraction technology. The cash infusion will come from BC’s Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund, which was ...