Uncovering bacterial role in platinum formation

Australian scientists have uncovered the important role of specialist bacteria in the formation and movement of platinum and related metals in surface environments

23 March 2016
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The research, which was published in the journal Nature Geoscience, could have important implications for the future exploration of platinum group metals.

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