Dennett: Endolith observed 1.7x to 1.9x copper uplift in lab
Liz Dennett · The microbial solution to our massive copper shortfall · Aug 26, 2026 · at 24:06
Liz Dennett, CEO of Endolith, shares laboratory benchmark results for microbial copper extraction uplift across different ore types.
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“In lab, we've seen 1.7 to 1.9 times greater uplift, but depending on the complexity, if it's primary or secondary sulfides or oxides, it can change and it can vary so much.”
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