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Title:

Microbiological Mining

Url:

http://www.spaceship-earth.org/REM/BRIERLEY.htm

Creator:

Brierley, Corale L.

Publisher:

Scientific American, inc.

Description: This article originally published in Scientific American describes the newly recognized role of bacteria in the leaching of copper from low-grade ore. The central role of bacteria in the leaching of copper from low-grade ore long went unrecognized. The minerals industry now stands to gain from the application of novel methods of microbiological technology.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Geochemistry
Science -- Microbiology -- Microbial ecology
Technology -- Chemical technology -- Apparatus and supplies -- Special, A-Z -- Leaching equipment
Technology -- Mining engineering. Metallurgy -- Mining engineering. Metallurgy -- Ore deposits and mining of particular metals

GEM Subject:

Science -- Biology
Science -- Geology

Key Concept:

Geology -- Minerals

Resource Type:

Reference Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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Microbial Life

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