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BioBasics: Biomining view detail comment email this

Background information about biomining, which is "the use of microorganisms to extract metals and minerals from ores in the mining process." Discusses bioleaching (used to extract copper) and biooxidation (mainly used in gold mining), and specific research and applications of biomining. Includes a brief bibliography. From the Government of Canada.
http://www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=797
Topics: Geology, Industries, Science, Technology

Last updated Dec 29, 2005


Biospace view detail comment email this

Biotechnology site with links to science articles and company information. Check calendar of industry events, investment information, subscribe to e-mail newsletter on industry developments, and search for jobs by region, company, category. The Glossary is more than a list of definitions. There's a list of the basic terms in the field, and many of the glossary words are linked to available lists of related terms, companies, jobs, and news.
http://www.biospace.com/
Topics: Drugs, Industries, Technology

Last updated Jul 13, 2002


Mining: Biomining and Bioprocessing view detail comment email this

This collection of documents shows examples of the applications of biotechnology to mining industry processes, including acid mine drainage, bioleaching of metals, use of microbes to process coal, and related technologies using microorganisms. From the Idaho National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy.
http://www.inl.gov/mining/projects/biomining.shtml
Topics: Energy, Geology, Industries, Science, Technology

Last updated Jul 19, 2005




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