Great conversations at #AME2026 today on how #Biomining and #Genomics can move from research to real-world impact.

Strong momentum around adopting genomics and biotech solutions, the challenges and successes of scaling operations and the critical role of diverse partners across Canada’s ecosystem.

We're partnering w UBC’s BRIMM to dvlp practical, proof-of-concept projects to show how #Biomining tech can work at scale.

An important step toward translating #Genomics research into applied solutions for our natural resource sectors.
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#AME2026

Biomining for rare-earth elements Rare-earth elements are vital for modern electronics, but mining them can be expensive and pose environmental concerns. D'Lynn Gleason's research shows that microbes from Alaska's glaciers can be used...

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#Biology #Alaska #RareEarthElements #Biomining

Natural Environment Research Council Red Alert #PhD available. Deadline 16 January. Please repost.
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#MacroAlgae #bioremediation #riverEcology #biomining #microbes #microbiology

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[3/3] Cette étude constitue la première preuve de cristallisation minérale de terres rares dans un végétal. Si d’autres espèces présentent ce comportement, l’extraction biologique pourrait compléter les mines classiques par une méthode plus douce et mieux distribuée. #geography #biomining #REE

[2/3] Les scientifiques observent que la fougère hyperaccumule des éléments comme le cérium, le lanthane ou le néodyme. La monazite se concentre surtout dans les petites feuilles et se cristallise hors des cellules, ce qui protège la plante du poison métallique. #geography #biomining #REE

Des terres rares ont pu être extraites de fougères par des chercheurs chinois, une grande première Des chercheurs chinois ont découvert l’existence de terres rares dans une fougère d’Asie du Sud-Est. Ils ont réussi à déterminer comment elles s’étaient trouvées là, et cela pourrait changer beaucoup de choses pour la science.

[1/3] Des chercheurs chinois ont identifié de la monazite, riche en terres rares, dans une fougère d’Asie du Sud-Est. Cette découverte montre que ces minéraux peuvent se former à température modérée et ouvre la voie au phytominage. #geography #biomining #REE

New research reveals bacteria in Norway spruce needles can accumulate gold nanoparticles, potentially revolutionizing eco-friendly gold exploration and aiding in metal removal from mining-impacted waters. 🌿🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2ckynqcp #BioMining #EcoInnovation #EnvironmentalScience

Audiobook: Free Fire by C.J. Box – Murder, Yellowstone, and the Constitutionopinions, ideas, thoughts, & reviews This is the seventh book in author C.J. Box’s series about Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett. There are a lot of events preceding this one that I think make understanding the story easier, so I…

My review of the audiobook Free Fire by C.J. Box – Murder, Yellowstone, and the Constitution #booksky #audiobook #biomining #bookreview #CJBox #gamewarden #JoePickettseries #murdermystery #western #Wyoming #Wyominggamewarden #Yellowstone #ZoneofDeath

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Revolutionizing Mining with Microbial Power | Endolith We’re using microbes, earth’s oldest miners, to increase recovery rates in copper and lithium while minimizing environmental impact, making mining more sustainable and effective.

"We've proven a solution that unlocks vast copper resources in a scalable, low-impact manner, one that helps secure critical mineral supply chains for decades to come"
www.endolithmining.com

#biomining #copper

This is what happens when you replace miners with microbes.
Liz Dennett and her team at Endolith extract copper using biology, not bulldozers.
More copper, less environmental impact.
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This is what happens when you replace miners with microbes.
Liz Dennett and her team at Endolith extract copper using biology, not bulldozers.
More copper, less environmental impact.
@mikevsclimate.bsky.social

youtube.com/shorts/C0dU6...

#BioMining #Endolith #SustainableTech

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The potential for space #biomining and the principles of a reactor to advance human industry and mining ⚒️ beyond Earth : #Microorganisms 🦠 are employed to mine economically important elements from rocks, including the #RareEarth elements. #Bacteria and #fungi 🍄 can be effective in bioleaching […]

Mined by microbes! ⛏ #Extremophiles can help extract metals in a process called #biomining, offering high extraction rates and less environmental impact than conventional mining. Although the process needs refinement, these organisms are up for the challenge!

Cambridge University finds flowers on brownfield sites 'harm bees' Metals in brownfield land can harm pollinators when wildflowers bloom there, say researchers.

#Humpday "You are what you eat", even for #Bees, could have implications for #honey production, #brownfield sites might need a catch crop for #bioleaching / #biomining for a number of years

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Seaweed #biomining refers to the extraction of these valuable elements and compounds from seaweed using biological methods. This technique is considered environmentally friendly. Learn more: rb.gy/cbq29x
#criticalminerals #seaweed #biomining #regenerative

Testing Microbial Biomining From Asteroidal Material Onboard The International Space Station
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