Project Notice |
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| PNR | 52069 |
| Project Name | In-Situ Bioleaching of Manganese by Dissimilatory Reduction |
| Project Detail | The proposed project will develop a reductive bioleaching process, using bacteria to recover manganese from low-grade U.S. ores. Manganese is key to several common battery technologies, with no substitutes in its major applications. It has not been mined in the US since the 1970s. The mining technology is a major departure from conventional manganese mining because it allows manganese extraction without significant environmental disturbance or the use of toxic chemicals. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | BPO |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Project Value | USD 293,079 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Michigan Technological University (MTU) |
| Address | ARPA-E Program Director: Dr. Douglas Wicks Project Contact: Dr. Timothy Eisele Press and General Inquiries Email: ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov Project Contact Email: tceisele@mtu.edu |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/projects/situ-bioleaching-manganese-dissimilatory-reduction |
