0 a way of obtaining metal from ore (= rock that contains metal) or waste by using simple living organisms such as bacteria or fungi to break it down: --
Biomining can be used to extract gold from minerals containing arsenic and pyrite.
His experiment proved that micro-organisms have mechanisms for sensing and taking up metals for use in the cell, leading to the development of complex modern biomining systems.
Biomining is an environmentally friendly technique compared to traditional mining.
Biomining provides a novel solution to complex environmental issues.