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Fungus Discovery Revolutionizes Eco-Friendly Gold Mining

6/10/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery by CSIRO scientists reveals a fungus that naturally incorporates gold into its structure, offering a promising avenue for eco-friendly gold mining. This remarkable organism, akin to Fusarium oxysporum, could revolutionize gold detection and minimize environmental harm. Future studies aim to cultivate it on a larger scale, potentially reshaping resource extraction on Earth and beyond.

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A groundbreaking discovery by CSIRO scientists reveals a fungus that naturally incorporates gold into its structure, offering a promising avenue for eco-friendly gold mining. This remarkable organism, akin to Fusarium oxysporum, could revolutionize gold detection and minimize environmental harm. Future studies aim to cultivate it on a larger scale, potentially reshaping resource extraction on Earth and beyond.