Rock-mining bacteria could support human presence in space
Experiments on the International Space Station show that bacteria could enhance the removal of rare earth elements from basalt in lunar and Martian landscapes.
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Teck tests covid-fighting copper coatings on transit
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Deep-sea mineral platform launches for mining dialogue
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Barrick, Loncor expand JV partnership in DRC
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Nova acquires royalty on Antofagasta’s Twin Metals project
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