<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have developed a safer and eco-friendly method to extract gold from electronic waste like old computers.</li><li>The new technique avoids the use of toxic substances such as cyanide or mercury, reducing environmental harm caused by traditional mining.</li><li>Using a common disinfectant and a special material made from sulfur, the team can dissolve and capture gold from waste materials with high purity.</li><li>The breakthrough aims to reduce environmental and health risks associated with gold mining, especially in developing countries, and promote recycling of valuable metals from electronic waste.</li></ul>

Gold rush 2.0: Scientists extract treasure from e-waste

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