Exploring Phyto Mining with Plants for Nickel Extraction

Scientists are exploring phyto mining, a method that uses plants to extract metals from soils. Hyper accumulators, plants that absorb high amounts of metals, are being investigated for their potential in extracting nickel. The US government is providing funding to explore using plants to extract nickel from American soils to increase the domestic supply. This method could reduce the need for traditional mining and imports while supporting the renewable energy transition.