This is one of the most repeated and repeated phrases when evaluating money as economic radiation, referring to the fact that they are not some endless and are not obtained in a simple way. This money does not grow and do not fall from the trees are almost obvious, although a recent study of the Commonwealth (CSIRO), in Australia, in Australia and Published in the journal Nature, This is at least at least receiving gold.
Thanks to studies, it was found that eucalyptus, one of the local species of trees of the oceanic country and known for its rapid growth and medicinal properties, He can absorb certain gold from the soil and transfer them to his leavesThe opening field that you like, especially in Galicia, where, from the moment of the end of S. XIX, eucalyptus abounds, although their presence causes negative consequences for the environment and biodiversity of the Spanish region.
Despite this, the new discovery adds to the rich geological tradition of Galicia, where there are already records of the great potential of the atrium in the area, which also includes the great Roman mines of Los -Medulas -de Leon and the recent discovery of gold in the Asurian people of Tapia -de -Cassarya, where it can be up to 30 tones.
40 meters of roots to absorb precious metals
The study published in the journal Nature and conducted by CSIRO shows that some trees have the ability to absorb soil minerals, including heavy metals and, indeed, gold particles.
In particular, the investigation is focused on eucalyptus, since Its roots can reach 40 meters, the longest in the kingdom of plants, Which, of course, allows you to achieve certain substrates and minerals outside the reach of most plants. According to the expert at the head of the study, Dr. Melvin Lantor, “Eucalyptus acts like natural pumps, extracting water and minerals from large depths.” That’s how gold nanoparticles dissolved in underground watersThey can achieve the same eucalyptus leaves, making money to “grow trees.”
Nevertheless, the amount that can be extracted will be the lower, almost tiny, although this will open the door to investigate new methods of searching for minerals in order to be able Find precious metals in the bowels There is no need for invasive procedures, such as open production or underground production.
Galicia will become an epicenter of research in Europe
Galicia is a region with a large number of eucalyptus forests in Spain, and we can even say that from Europe. This is due to the introduction of natural species of trees in Australia in recent years S. XIX for industrial purposes, especially for the paper industry for its rapid growth. Over the past decades, Eucalyptus expanded mainly in the provinces of Coroña, Pontevedra and Lugo, Although also in the areas of Asturia and Kantabria, becoming an invasive look, since he replaced other local species, such as oak and chestnut.
That’s why Uncontrolled growth This caused a rethinking and reducing its presence, although some economic sectors, such as the paper industry, continue to protect their expansion through the region, given its productive value. Now, with the discovery of the presence of gold, the debates become more complex.
On the one hand, the development of possible methods of plant geochemistry can identify a valuable tool for the economic and technological impulse of this area: Galicia can become a fertile area for investigations in Europe and become a continental link in the field of stable intelligence methods. But its continuous spread almost “salvation” could even threaten local biodiversity.
Eucalyptus as “Gold Tracker”
The gold rally in recent years, having reached super even $ 3,300 per ounce, increased the new fever of precious metal, despite even geopolitical tension and tension. And for the sample “button” eucalyptus.
Historically, gold was a refuge in international markets, and this discovery has several consequences: from one economy for the sector to another Development of auxiliary industries, such as services, environmental technologies, research, etc.
However, it should be noted that the amount of gold on the leaves of eucalyptus will be so low that The ultimate goal will not collect the money that falls from the trees, But use these types of trees as a “golden tracker” to find new great conclusions, as well as other precious metals. Thus, other more invasive methods, such as excavations and registration, will disappear; Only a bioxporation with the analysis of the leaves of these trees, which can be combined with geological technology, and the use of satellites, drones and spectral analysis.
