Bioleaching Metals From Low-Grade Ores and Waste
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Carlos Mendez, Dept. of Mineral Biotechnology Andes Mining Institute, Peru, Email: c.mendez@mineralbio.peReceived Date: Sep 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Sep 29, 2025 / Published Date: Sep 29, 2025
Citation: Mendez DC (2025) Bioleaching Metals From Low-Grade Ores and Waste. J Bioremediat Biodegrad 16: 707.DOI: 10.4172/2155-6199.1000707
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Carlos Mendez This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permitsunrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
This research focuses on bioleaching applications for metal recovery from low-grade ores, sulfide concentrates, and electronic waste, utilizing microbial consortia. Investigations by the Dept. of Mineral Biotechnology Andes Mining Institute, Peru, demonstrate enhanced extraction of copper, rare earth elements, gold, nickel, and cobalt through optimized microbial activity and process conditions. The studies emphasize sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional mining and processing techniques.
