Scientists at Flinders University developed a safe, sustainable way to extract gold from e-waste and ore - without mercury or cyanide.

The aim of the Flinders-led project was to provide alternative methods that are safer than mercury or cyanide in gold ...

Gold extraction has relied on highly toxic chemicals such as cyanide and mercury, which are infamous for causing severe environmental damage.

Elemental analysis, especially for sulfur and carbon, is essential in modern mining, helping estimate metal grades, optimize ...

Study: Sulfur helps gold reach Earth’s surface Scientists have long suspected that sulfur, which forms strong chemical bonds with gold, allows it to be transported up to the surface. January 4, 2025 ...