This article originally published in Scientific American describes the newly recognized role of bacteria in the leaching of copper from low-grade ore.
Subject: Biology, Ecology:Principles, Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism, Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geochemistry:Oxidation/Reduction Reactions
Resource Type: Scientific Resources, Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Extreme Environments: Acidic, Altered by Humans
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Biogeoscience, GeochemistryKeywords: acidophilic, chemolithotroph
