How algae can harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining’s toxic sludge

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Groundbreaking project under way at Wheal Jane tin mine in Cornwall could have benefits worldwide

A groundbreaking research project to clean up a flooded Cornish tin mine is using algae to harvest the precious heavy metals in its toxic water, while simultaneously producing biofuel.

If the project, which is at a very early stage, is proven to work, it could have huge environmental benefits around the world.

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