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New Method Promises Eco-Friendly Gold Extraction from E-Waste

6/28/2025

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In 2022, the world generated a staggering 62 million tonnes of electronic waste, yet only a mere 25% was recycled. A groundbreaking gold-extraction method, utilizing trichloroisocyanuric acid and a sulphur-based polymer, promises to replace harmful mercury and cyanide. This innovative approach not only aids small-scale miners but also significantly lessens the environmental damage caused by conventional mining practices.

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Story summary

In 2022, the world generated a staggering 62 million tonnes of electronic waste, yet only a mere 25% was recycled. A groundbreaking gold-extraction method, utilizing trichloroisocyanuric acid and a sulphur-based polymer, promises to replace harmful mercury and cyanide. This innovative approach not only aids small-scale miners but also significantly lessens the environmental damage caused by conventional mining practices.