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Environmental innovation for a cleaner, brighter future within Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)

Our innovative DRAM filtration technology is engineered to extract and reclaim a diverse array of metallic components from mine tailings, eliminating the need for sophisticated infrastructure in remote areas. The DRAM system not only prevents the continued environmental release of associated metals but also has the potential to address historical tailings ponds and impacted water courses.

Mercury pollution

Mercury is used within small scale

gold mining operations to amalgamate the gold particles using vaporisation. This releases the mercury into the environment polluting the surrounding water, land and air.

Destruction of natural habitat

Natural habitats are diminished in areas of ASGM to enable the activity to take place. Removal of vegetation and displacement of earth contributes significantly to soil erosion, impacts localised hydrology and is a leading cause of biodiversity loss.

Selective mining

The mining is targeted for a specific comodity (e.g. gold) and typically ignores other metals naturally associated with these deposits (e.g. platinum, chromium, molybdenum and silver).

Our solution - DRAM

DRAM is designed to provide a sustainable solution to metal recovery, including mercury, silver, copper and lead, that requires no use of chemicals, minimal power requirements and mitigates the release of excessive carbon emissions.

Case Study - Peru

Peru has a well established history of artisanal goldmining, causing an alarming rate of deforestation and associated pollution in the Amazon each year. Dr. Leigh Cassidy had the opportunity to take our DRAM technology to the Madre De Dios region of Peru when participating in the Conservation X ASGM competition in 2022.

Our mission

Nibeenabe aims to operate holistically, with each region led by a female figure embedded in the local community. The overarching objective is to expand the business by promoting sustainable mining practices and instilling a culture of remediation and restoration in communities surrounding the ASGM sector.

Nibeenabe's ultimate goal is to establish a network of locally led recovery and restoration companies. This network will not only safeguard the environment but also generate employment opportunities independent of the ASGM sector, fostering a sustainable and diversified economic landscape.