Reimagined.
Custom products to extract more copper from low-grade sulfides.
How it works
Advanced Bio-Optimization
- Drop-in technology
- Rapid deployment
- No capex required​
The future depends on cleaner access to copper
The global transition to clean energy, digital connectivity, and electrification demands unprecedented amounts of copper — more in the next 30 years than has ever been mined. As ore grades decline, new approaches to extraction are critical.
of copper Is Locked In
Sulfide Ores
Current methods are either too energy-intensive or inefficient.
As much asÂ
Left Behind
During conventional heap or dump leaching of copper sulfides.
More metal, faster, with less environmental impact
A New Paradigm in Bioleaching
Naturally occurring microorganisms already play a vital role in driving leaching kinetics. Our technology harnesses the robustness of these wild communities, perfected over billions of years to thrive in extreme mining environments.
Unlocking Refractory Sulfides
We predict, design, test, and formulate custom chemical additives that stimulate wild microbes to extract low concentrations of copper from primary and secondary sulfides — turning a leach heap into a more efficient, natural bioreactor.
The benefits
Low-Grade Metal Extraction
Extract more value
Metal Agnostic
Today copper, tomorrow other critical minerals. Our approach works across sulfide-contained minerals.
Lower Environmental Impact
Reduced Liabilities
More complete sulfide oxidation minimizes acid rock drainage risks while improving resource utilization.
Maximize Existing Assets
Extended Mine Life
Process sub-mill grade Cu ore economically and unlock value from stockpiles using existing SX-EW capacity.
Optimize Performance
Data-Driven Insights
Real-time performance monitoring enables adjustments that unbox the “black box” of heap leaching.
Reduce costs
Sustainability Advantage
Lower acid consumption, water usage, and energy while improving recovery from existing operations.
A Force Multiplier for the Mining Ecosystem
Meeting global critical mineral demand requires complementary solutions working together. As the crucial bio-optimization layer, we create a multiplier effect that boosts recovery rates for existing processes and other transformative innovations.
Our Partners
Revolutionizing Low-Grade Extraction
We develop site-specific products to sustainably unlock trapped copper without disrupting operations.