Microbe-mineral interactions within kimberlitic fine residue deposits: impacts on mineral carbonation
The observation of photosynthetic biofilms growing on the Fine Residue Deposit (FRD) kimberlite produced by the Venetia Diamond Mine, Limpopo, South Africa suggests that processed kimberlite supports bacterial growth. The presence of this biofilm may aid in the acceleration of weathering of this ult...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Climate |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fclim.2024.1345085/full |