Uncovering bacterial role in platinum formation

Uncovering bacterial role in platinum formation Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2016 - Australian scientists have uncovered the important role of specialist bacteria in the formation and movement of platinum and related metals in surface environments. Published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the research has important implications for the future exploration of platinum group metals. "These platinum group elements are strategically important metals, but finding new deposit ... more

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