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Plant-based mining

Genomines grows non-GMO plants that extract nickel from soil, providing a clean alternative to conventional mining.

Plant-based mining

Genomines grows non-GMO plants that extract nickel from soil, providing a clean alternative to conventional mining.

  • World Alliance Member
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Publication Date February 12, 2025
From France
Maturity stage TRL 6 / 7 - Prototype demonstration 1:1

Genomines develops non-GMO plants that extract nickel from soil, offering a sustainable and low-impact alternative to conventional mining. Our innovative agromining process allows us to cultivate nickel-rich plants, harvest their biomass, and refine it into usable metal—all while regenerating degraded soils and preserving biodiversity. This carbon-neutral and water-efficient method drastically reduces the environmental footprint of nickel extraction by eliminating land destruction, toxic waste, and high CO₂ emissions associated with conventional mining. By harnessing biotechnology and circular economy principles, Genomines provides a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for sourcing nickel—an essential component of electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage, driving the global energy transition forward.

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Genomines

Genomines develops non-GMO plants to sustainably mine nickel, offering a carbon-neutral solution for EV batteries.

Headquarters 94170 Le Perreux-sur-Marne, France
Type Startup or self-employed
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