Dive into the world of innovative phytomining with Erik Metzner and his startup Metalplant. Operating in northern Albania, this groundbreaking venture is transforming barren nickel-rich soil into a sustainable resource. Traditional farming may struggle here, but by harnessing the incredible power of nickel hyperaccumulator plants, Metalplant extracts valuable nickel from the earth efficiently and eco-consciously. Discover how these plants flourish where others fail and learn about the journey from plant to product—turning biomass into nickel sulfate for electric vehicle batteries. The future of mining has never looked greener!
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