This video doesn't explain "How microbes can extract copper more sustainably". It just asserts that you can. What's the cost per ton of copper produced? How much of that cost goes towards remediating the waste stream? What are the consumable resources this process uses? Is this an in situ process? What types of ore are applicable and where are they located? You might get speculative investors slightly interested, but if your process doesn't plug into the existing mining chain on one end and refining on the other, I don't see anyone in the industry taking it seriously.
Great video. Really fascinating insights and a positive message!
This video doesn't explain "How microbes can extract copper more sustainably". It just asserts that you can.
What's the cost per ton of copper produced? How much of that cost goes towards remediating the waste stream? What are the consumable resources this process uses? Is this an in situ process? What types of ore are applicable and where are they located?
You might get speculative investors slightly interested, but if your process doesn't plug into the existing mining chain on one end and refining on the other, I don't see anyone in the industry taking it seriously.