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Nuton is a Rio Tinto venture that utilizes proprietary bioleaching technology, harnessing naturally occurring microorganisms to extract copper from primary sulfide ores. This innovative approach significantly enhances copper recovery rates, reduces environmental impact with lower water usage and carbon emissions, and shortens supply chains by producing copper cathode directly at the mine gate. Nuton aims to unlock value from previously uneconomic or challenging ore bodies, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient copper supply.
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What does Rio Tinto's NutonTM do?
Nuton is a Rio Tinto venture that utilizes proprietary bioleaching technology, harnessing naturally occurring microorganisms to extract copper from primary sulfide ores. This innovative approach significantly enhances copper recovery rates, reduces environmental impact with lower water usage and carbon emissions, and shortens supply chains by producing copper cathode directly at the mine gate. Nuton aims to unlock value from previously uneconomic or challenging ore bodies, contributing to a more…
When was Rio Tinto's NutonTM founded?
Rio Tinto's NutonTM was founded in 2021.