The Summer 2026 Elemental Newsletter highlights how engineering biology is advancing sustainable solutions for critical minerals, metal recovery, and the circular economy.
Recent activities include the UK-US Engineering Biology for Critical Minerals Symposium in Washington, DC, expert lectures on biomining and rare earth elements, and research exploring how microorganisms and engineered biological systems can help recover valuable metals from waste streams. The newsletter also spotlights Elemental members and partners driving innovation in sustainable resource recovery.
Readers will also find information on new funding opportunities, upcoming events, recent publications, and sector news relevant to researchers, industry partners, and policymakers. From collaborative projects and commercialisation support to conferences, webinars, and entrepreneurship programmes, the newsletter showcases the latest developments across the Elemental community and opportunities to get involved.