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Australian Scientists Crack the Code: Safe Gold Extraction Without Toxic Chemicals

Australian Scientists Crack the Code: Safe Gold Extraction Without Toxic Chemicals

Australian researchers have created a toxin-free method to extract gold from ore and e-waste.

The breakthrough uses a safe water treatment compound activated by saltwater to dissolve gold, which is then captured by a reusable polymer.

This eliminates the need for deadly chemicals like cyanide and mercury that have long poisoned water sources and threatened health, revolutionizing sustainable mining.

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