![BioMetallum Logo](images/BioM_Med_blanco.png)
BioMetallum
Redefining the mining industry
Our Mission
At Bio-Metallum, we aim to transform the mining industry through the application of biomining and synthetic biology. Our commitment lies in designing and developing innovative mining solutions for the efficient extraction of metals, such as lithium, using genetically modified microorganisms. By integrating clean tech, we contribute to the energy transition with our clean choice energy practices.
Our Vision
Our goal is to become global leaders in biomining, recognized for our ability to develop efficient and sustainable metal extraction solutions. We strive to be a benchmark in implementing biotechnological processes that support sustainable and scalable mining. We promote the extraction of metals while preserving the environment, paving the way for a greener future.
Founders
Team
![BioMetallum Startup Team Molecular Biologist PhD Mariana Semmoloni](images/team_BioMetallum/Mariana_Semmoneli.jpeg)
Mariana Semmoloni
Ph.D. in Biological
Sciences.
Specialist in Molecular
Biology.
Senior Organism
Engineer
![BioMetallum Startup Team Automation and Process Engineer Hernan Rodriguez](images/team_BioMetallum/BioMetallum_Automation_Engineer_Hernan Rodriguez.jpeg)
Hernan Rodriguez
Electronic Engineer.
Specialist in bio-process
prototiping and
automation.
Automation and
Process Engineer
![BioMetallum Startup Team Microbe-Metal Interactions Scientist PhD Melisa Olivelli](images/team_BioMetallum/Melisa_Olivelli.jpg)
Melisa Olivelli
Ph.D. in Science and
Technology.
Specialist in Extremophile Microorganisms and Microbe-Metal Interactions.
External process
consultant
![BioMetallum Startup Team Bioinformatics Scientist B.Sc. Franco Paredes](images/team_BioMetallum/Franco_Paredes_Bioinformatic.jpg)
Franco Paredes
B.Sc. in Biotechnology.
Specialist in Bioinformatics
and Data Mining.
Senior Bioinformatics
Scientist
![BioMetallum Startup Team Lab Technician B.Sc. Candidate Brenda Kincaid](images/team_BioMetallum/Brenda kincaid.jpeg)
Brenda Kincaid
Biotechnology B.Sc.
Candidate.
Junior Scientist
![Martina Lamothe BioMetallum Startup Team Lab Technician B.Sc. Candidate](images/team_BioMetallum/MartinaL.jpeg)
Martina Lamothe
Biotechnology B.Sc.
Candidate.
Junior Scientist
Innovation and Strategy
Advisor