Some advantages of using microorganisms for mining include reduced land disturbance,air pollution,and water pollution.

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can only be seen under a microscope.

Mining

Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth, usually from an orebody, lode, vein, seam, reef, or placer deposit.

Air Pollution

Contamination of the air by harmful substances including gases, particulates, and biological molecules, often resulting from human activities.