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Advancing Rare-Earth Biomining for a Secure Supply

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Low-grade feedstocks, such as coal byproducts, acid mine drainage, and electronic waste (e-waste), are riddled with materials ripe for reuse, particularly rare-earth elements (REEs). 

April 1, 2024

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