Mintek
developed MinBind, a non-organic binder that improves permeability and reduces slumping in heap leaching of low-grade, low-permeability ore from 10-15% down to lower rates, announced in May 2026, unlocking value from previously uneconomic ore.
- Country
- ZA
biooxidation
eu
Coverage
| CN | EU | US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| bioremediation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Regulatorsepareach
Technologies
| Name | Cluster | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-mining (phytoremediation, tailings valorization) | bioremediation | Medium | → |
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