Biomining

Scientists discovered a group of plants that accumulate significant amounts of critical minerals like nickel from the soil around them. Now, they’re exploring mining plants, a process called phytomining, to help supply the minerals needed to power the clean energy transition. Sep 03, 2024 By Andrew Kaminsky Go to Article (or read below) This article is part of our series on responsible mining solutions. The push for clean energy is fueled by growing demand for minerals. C…