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Can Microbes Solve the Copper Problem?

Bloomberg Markets Monday 19 October 2026, 08:00 UTC 1 min read
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The global copper supply is on a collision course with growing electricity demand. Now some companies are turning to biomining, the process of using microbes to extract metals, to boost supply.

The global copper supply is on a collision course with growing electricity demand. Now some companies are turning to biomining, the process of using microbes to extract metals, to boost supply. (Source: Bloomberg)
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