Rio Tinto acid waters from the Riotinto mines. This toxic waters contain heavy metals and extremophilic bacteria (Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and L

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Rio Tinto acid waters from the Riotinto mines. This toxic waters contain heavy metals and extremophilic bacteria (Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans and Leptospirillum ferrooxidans) capables of oxidizing minerals. Huelva, Andalusia, Spain.

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