How does Phytomining work GCSE? – Pvillage
What are the steps in the phytomining process? Phytomining has several stages: 1 Plants are grown in an area with low grade ores where they take in the minerals through their roots. 2 The plants are then burned. 3 The ash is added to water and the minerals dissolve in that water. 4 Electrolysis is then used to extract the metal from the mineral.