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Biomining of metals: new challenges for the next 15 years.

Patricio Martínez-BellangeDiego von BernathClaudio A NavarroCarlos A Jerez
Published in: Microbial biotechnology (2021)
Due to the current and future scenario in which phenomena such as global warming, massive industrial waste, excessive pollution of the ecosystem, water scarcity, among other negative variables, our planet and society, faces the urgent need to advance in the generation of more sustainable and environmentally friendly mining methods. The decline in the quality of the geological resources, specifically the increase of low-grade minerals, has created a scenario under which mining companies must make great efforts to maintain their current production levels.
Keyphrases
  • low grade
  • heavy metals
  • human health
  • health risk assessment
  • high grade
  • risk assessment
  • health risk
  • quality improvement
  • climate change
  • wastewater treatment
  • sewage sludge
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • low cost