RZOLV TECHNOLOGIES INC
Commented by Nico Popp on November 21st, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Revolutionary technology could transform gold mining: RZOLV Technologies, Newmont, Ecolab
Do you know what makes gold mining so dirty? Cyanide! The chemical is still used in 90% of mining projects today. However, the highly toxic chemical is increasingly coming under scrutiny from environmental authorities and critical investors. Stricter regulations and local bans, such as those in Costa Rica, Argentina, and several EU countries, are delaying or halting projects altogether. At the same time, gold prices are reaching record highs, which also increases the financial scope for alternatives. Industry experts such as Duane Nelson, CEO of RZOLV Technologies, point out that around USD 2 billion is spent annually on cyanide in the gold sector. RZOLV aims to take advantage of this and has developed a clean alternative to replace cyanide. Gold miners who want to position themselves more cleanly are likely to be interested.
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