Infinite Elements uses biologically‑enhanced processes—BioDissolve microbial leaching and BioCapture bio‑adsorption—to selectively extract critical metals such as copper, cobalt, rare earth elements, gold and platinum from e‑waste, mining by‑products, and low‑grade ores. Their low‑temperature, low‑energy technology integrates with existing mining and recycling operations, delivering high‑purity metal products while reducing environmental impact and extraction costs.
Funding
$550K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional mining and metal recovery processes generate high extraction costs, significant environmental degradation, and are vulnerable to geopolitical supply disruptions, leaving valuable critical metals in waste streams and low‑grade ores.
Solution
Infinite Elements applies biologically‑enhanced extraction methods—BioDissolve and BioCapture—to selectively recover critical metals such as copper, cobalt, rare earth elements, gold, and platinum from e‑waste, mining by‑products, and low‑grade ores. By leveraging engineered microbes that thrive in mineral‑rich environments, the company achieves high recovery yields with lower energy use and minimal direct carbon emissions compared with conventional hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical techniques. The process integrates into existing mining operations or waste‑handling facilities, turning otherwise discarded material into a domestic supply of essential metals. Results are delivered as refined metal products ready for manufacturers, supporting a more resilient and sustainable resource economy.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mining companies, metal manufacturers, and e‑waste recyclers seeking environmentally responsible, cost‑effective solutions for extracting critical metals from waste and low‑grade resources.
Features
- BioDissolve microbial leaching that selectively solubilizes target metals while leaving bulk material intact
- BioCapture bio‑adsorption systems that concentrate dissolved metals for high‑purity recovery
- Compatibility with existing ore‑processing and e‑waste streams, enabling retrofitting without major plant redesign
- Low‑temperature, low‑energy operation reducing greenhouse‑gas emissions relative to traditional smelting
- Scalable demonstration facility in El Paso, Texas validating process performance on diverse feedstocks
- Capability to recover a broad portfolio of critical metals, including REEs, Cu, Co, Ga, In, Ni, Zn, Au, and Pt