Tersa Earth Applauds U.S. Policy Shift to Prioritize Critical Mineral Recovery from Mine Waste
Date: July 27, 2025
Vancouver, BC – Tersa Earth Innovations welcomes the July 24 directive from the United States government prioritizing the recovery of critical minerals from mine waste. The policy, announced by the Department of Energy and supported by the Environmental Protection Agency, marks a strategic pivot toward reclaiming metals from existing waste streams rather than relying solely on new extraction.
The directive aims to:
Reduce reliance on foreign-sourced minerals such as cobalt, nickel, and rare earths
Unlock domestic supplies from tailings and acid drainage
Offer new funding, tax incentives, and streamlined permitting for mine waste recovery technologies
Transforming Liabilities into Resources
Tersa Earth’s model aligns directly with this policy shift. Rather than viewing abandoned or orphaned mines as permanent environmental costs, Tersa offers a biotechnology-driven process to extract metals from waste while improving water quality.
“Our platform is built for this moment,” said Barinder Rasode, CEO of Tersa Earth. “The U.S. is moving toward recovery at the source, and we’ve already demonstrated that it’s possible to treat mine waste in a way that’s both clean and economically viable.”
The Tersa Approach
Utilizes microbial fuel cell and carbonate precipitation technologies
Achieves selective metal recovery and acid neutralization without harsh chemical use
Designed to operate off-grid or with minimal power input
Currently in pilot and demonstration phases with major industry partners
Scaling with Partnerships
Tersa is currently working with mining leaders, including Newmont, BHP, and others, to validate its platform in the field. It is actively engaging with technology partners, community stakeholders, and government programs such as Sustainable Development Technology Canada to bring its innovation to scale.
About Tersa Earth
Tersa Earth is a Vancouver-based cleantech company developing biotechnology platforms that convert mine waste into a source of critical minerals and cleaner water. Its systems offer a regenerative approach to remediation, combining scientific innovation with environmental restoration.
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