This start-up rescues metals from mining waste

Tersa Earth is changing the mining industry with its innovative biotech approach to recover valuable metals and minerals from mining waste. The process focuses on mine tailings—the leftover materials after mining—to extract critical elements like copper, gold, and iron while minimizing environmental harm.

Tersa Earth’s groundbreaking work earned it a win in UpLink's Sustainable Mining Challenge, highlighting its potential to transform mining practices and secure critical minerals essential for the global energy transition.

Watch the video to know how Tersa Earth is reshaping the future of mining with sustainable and cutting-edge solutions.