Biogeochemistry of ferruginous duricrusts

该项目的重点是研究和应用微生物铁循环在热带地区形成地质稳定的铁质硬壳中的作用。该项目的目的是通过重建cana，为铁矿开发一个现场规模的生物修复策略，cana是“古老的”独特的生态系统，拥有地球上罕见的独特植物物种。这项大学-产业合作旨在通过采矿相关研究的高级培训，并通过现场修复完成采矿生命周期，为世界铁采矿业带来经济效益，提高澳大利亚在为当今采矿挑战提供创新解决方案方面的全球领先地位。

The project is focussed on the examination and application of microbial iron cycling in the formation of geologically stable, iron duricrusts in tropical regimes. The aim of the project is to develop a site-scale bioremediation strategy for iron ore mines by re-establishing canga, which are ‘ancient’ distinct ecosystems possessing unique plant species rarely found on Earth. This university-industry collaboration aims to produce economic benefits for the world’s iron mining industry through advanced training in mining-related research, and through the completion of the mining life cycle by site remediation, enhancing Australia’s position as a global leader in providing innovative solutions to today’s mining challenges.