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ABOUT
Our mission is to create sustainable solutions for mining & critical metal recovery: Minimal footprint, low energy (gravity) inputs, at room temperature, and with no harsh chemicals
Infinite Elements is a cutting-edge high tech R&D company dedicated to ecologically-sound metal extraction and recovery from electronic and mining waste. By engineering microorganisms specifically designed to target and dissolve metals, we offer efficient recovery processes for valuable metals such as lithium from black-mass, rare earth elements (REEs), copper, gold, silver, and platinum from mining and electronic waste.
Since our founding in 2021, we have demonstrated the selective extraction of REEs, Cu, Co, Ni, and Zn, successfully setting up a demo plant in El Paso, Texas.
Microbes have existed at mines long before humans started mining. We engineer microbes to supercharge their innate ability to selectively hold onto metals. Our innovative approach not only enhances metal recovery but also streamlines regulatory compliance, facilitating permits and governmental requirements in mining operations and e-waste recovery. This results in a more convenient and cost-efficient process, ensuring sustainable and efficient resource utilization.
LEADERSHIP
Jesica Urbina, PhD
Founder, CEO
Former NASA Scientist with 10+ years of experience in bioengineering for resource extraction
Ivan P. Lima, PhD
Co-founder, Chief Science Officer
NASA Scientist and expert on synthetic biology and microbes from extreme environments
Scientific Advisory Board
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“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” - Annie Leonard, proponent of sustainability
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