Golden biotechnologies: the future of gold mining.
Created: 07 Nov 2024 Revised: 07 Nov 2024

With the ever-expanding capabilities of molecular analysis our understanding of biological systems will become more complete, directly affecting our ability to adapt and apply this knowledge to industrial systems. Using state-of-the-art...

With the ever-expanding capabilities of molecular analysis our understanding of biological systems will become more complete, directly affecting our ability to adapt and apply this knowledge to industrial systems. Using state-of-the-art technologies a model of the movement of gold in the environment has been documented. To develop gold mining technologies, a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach is required. State-of-the-art technology will advance our fundamental understanding of microbial populations and the processes involved in the bio-solubilisation and re-precipitation of gold in ores and natural waste rock piles, as well as determine the conditions for the optimal recovery of gold via biological mechanisms. Microarray-, proteomic- and culture-based techniques in combination with electron microscopic and synchrotron spectroscopic techniques will lay the foundations for novel biotechnologies for gold exploration, processing and remediation.

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      Doc No: MESAJ 065 p: 022-024

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      Citation Zammit, C.;Cook, N.;Brugger, J.;Reith, F. Golden biotechnologies: the future of gold mining. Departmental Publication - Mesa Journal. Government of South Australia.
      https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/mesac24656

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