{"id":168152,"date":"2025-09-26T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=168152"},"modified":"2025-09-22T12:39:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:39:28","slug":"genomines-raises-45m-series-a-to-redefine-global-metal-extraction-with-plant-based-nickel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/genomines-raises-45m-series-a-to-redefine-global-metal-extraction-with-plant-based-nickel\/","title":{"rendered":"Genomines Raises $45M Series A to Redefine Global Metal Extraction with Plant-Based Nickel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250917650939\/en\/2582057\/5\/Nursery_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Nursery_1.jpg\" alt=\"Genomines' hyperaccumulator plants for nickel phytoextraction.\" class=\"wp-image-168170\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3296398891966759;width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Nursery_1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Nursery_1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Nursery_1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Nursery_1-359x270.jpg 359w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Genomines&#8217; hyperaccumulator plants for nickel phytoextraction. \u00a9 Genomines<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genomines\u2019 platform produces plant-sourced battery-grade nickel faster, cheaper, and cleaner than traditional methods<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early partners include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaimotorgroup.com%2Fmain%2FmainRecommend&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Hyundai+Motor+Group&amp;index=1&amp;md5=5807b0e0ac0644e0748f60fa6101bb74\">Hyundai Motor Group<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jlr.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Jaguar+Land+Rover&amp;index=2&amp;md5=2522f3989753246a5699c384b58315fa\">Jaguar Land Rover<\/a>\u00a0and other leading industry players<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$45 million Series A led by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineventures.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Engine+Ventures&amp;index=3&amp;md5=235423106b98559f350006abf73fe319\">Engine Ventures<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fforbion.com%2Fen%2Fabout_us%2Fforbion_bioeconomy_fund&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Forbion+BioEconomy&amp;index=4&amp;md5=cb7af12bda9db318e4811f778fea3a13\">Forbion BioEconomy<\/a>, with additional investment from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fdtcf.de%2Fen%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=DeepTech+%26amp%3B+Climate+Fonds&amp;index=5&amp;md5=f3c0d594ab782cc67dd4dcd5e0d43909\">DeepTech &amp; Climate Fonds<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwind.capital%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Wind&amp;index=6&amp;md5=d3f462b8933e83a9814111f45880cd3e\">Wind<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaimotorgroup.com%2Fmain%2FmainRecommend&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Hyundai+Motor+Group&amp;index=7&amp;md5=8fdc244cd3641ab4ed3d22917e7b387f\">Hyundai Motor Group<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teampact.ventures%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Teampact+Ventures&amp;index=8&amp;md5=a4e365abbb28dbe0ab0f4019ec901a49\">Teampact Ventures<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprospectinnovation.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Prospect+Innovation&amp;index=9&amp;md5=2d8f8382f4eedbd0c7bab0a4101ba625\">Prospect Innovation<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.raise-sherpas.co%2Fstartups&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Raise+Phiture&amp;index=10&amp;md5=26a50b0234b88aa96f4415adba17a7f1\">Raise Phiture<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Falphatech-invest.com%2Fen%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AlphaTech+Investment+Group&amp;index=11&amp;md5=599e3a76756cb672a3cd00487320adc9\">AlphaTech Investment Group<\/a>. Existing investors\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Flowercarbon.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Lowercarbon+Capital&amp;index=12&amp;md5=bc539a2711f3d2e0f27b04fb349f71cd\">Lowercarbon Capital<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.joinef.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Entrepreneurs+First&amp;index=13&amp;md5=2feb7c8493963aa08c0c8ac884d823fd\">Entrepreneurs First<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Felementalimpact.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Elemental+Impact&amp;index=14&amp;md5=e8271ddc0e346aeefc71a6e750dbfac6\">Elemental Impact<\/a>\u00a0and Salida B.V. are joining the round, with new capital dedicated to supporting Genomines\u2019 pilot projects in South Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.genomines.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Genomines&amp;index=15&amp;md5=848dc6f52b692cf253b6d89e10ec1c14\" target=\"_blank\">Genomines<\/a>, a company pioneering the future of metal extraction with efficient, plant-based metal farming, today announced it has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A. For Genomines, the fundraise signals a structural shift in how the world will source critical metals \u2014 away from high-emission mining and toward scalable, regenerative agriculture. The fresh capital follows a $5 million seed round and an additional $12 million secured in non-dilutive funding, including support from BPI France through its\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.entreprises.gouv.fr%2Fpriorites-et-actions%2Fautonomie-strategique%2Fsoutenir-linnovation-dans-les-secteurs-strategiques-de&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=i-Demo&amp;index=16&amp;md5=408104e052def1c562b60a489e442552\" target=\"_blank\">i-Demo<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bpifrance.fr%2Fcatalogue-offres%2Faide-au-developpement-deeptech&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Aide+au+D%26eacute%3Bveloppement+Deeptech&amp;index=17&amp;md5=740728df675ce9f61c08e0f7f53b5e5b\" target=\"_blank\">Aide au D\u00e9veloppement Deeptech<\/a>\u00a0(ADD) programs, bringing the company\u2019s total capital to $62 million. The funding will be used to accelerate deployment of Genomines\u2019 solution, which includes the full-scale field demonstrations of nickel production from genetically enhanced plants and securing large commercial offtake contracts with the company&#8217;s client base.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core of Genomines\u2019 platform is a proprietary approach to phytoextraction, where genetically-enhanced \u201chyperaccumulator\u201d plants absorb and concentrate metals such as nickel from the soil. Once harvested and processed, these plants yield battery-grade metals faster, cheaper, and with a fraction of the emissions of traditional mining.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41587-025-02647-3&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Featured+in+an+April+2025+Nature+Biotechnology+article&amp;index=18&amp;md5=2bda5f7098214257e4b72ba7635a52d3\" target=\"_blank\">Featured in an April 2025 Nature Biotechnology article<\/a>&nbsp;and by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bcg.com%2Fvideos%2Fcheaper-faster-cleaner-mining-reinvented-by-nature%3Futm_source%3Dlinkedin%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dclimate%26utm_description%3Dorganic%26utm_topic%3Dclimate_sustainability%26utm_geo%3Dglobal&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=BCG+X&amp;index=19&amp;md5=41050d5d709c6bfd72b42d7b328fe93c\" target=\"_blank\">BCG X<\/a>, the company&#8217;s platform has already more than doubled nickel yields and biomass productivity, unlocking battery-grade outputs for proof of concept projects with automakers, including Hyundai Motor Group and Jaguar Land Rover, and progressing in collaborations with refiners, battery manufacturers and commodity traders like&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emme-sas.com%2Fen%2Faccueil&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Electric+Mobility+Materials+Europe&amp;index=20&amp;md5=decfd5106a23ebea56baecfba19031c9\" target=\"_blank\">Electric Mobility Materials Europe<\/a>&nbsp;(EMME), and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Foceanpartners.com%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ocean+Partners&amp;index=21&amp;md5=f3227fc93b7e39d7f8e230ac6f5a439b\" target=\"_blank\">Ocean Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168177\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5475206611570247;width:653px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40.png 749w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40-400x258.png 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-09-22-um-12.24.40-380x245.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dali Rashid and Fabien Koutchekian working with Hyperacculumator plants. \u00a9 Genomines\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur mission is to harness plant biotechnology to extract resources essential for clean energy technology via scalable processes that preserve biodiversity, soil health and human well-being,\u201d said\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffabien-koutchekian%2F%3ForiginalSubdomain%3Dfr&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Fabien+Koutchekian&amp;index=22&amp;md5=e624d539523d7f0b745b442bd8f16456\" target=\"_blank\">Fabien Koutchekian<\/a>, co-founder and CEO of Genomines<\/strong>. \u201cOur vision is to create an entirely new industry of plant-based metals. Genomines unlocks a scalable new resource base &#8211; we can fundamentally rebalance global mineral supply chains for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomines delivers unprecedented agility compared to conventional metal extraction methods, providing the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Transform non-productive land into economic assets,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>operating<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>in areas that are too low-grade to mine traditionally, but too metal rich to farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Quickly deploy a farm,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>operationalizing an asset in 1-2 years versus 12-17 years for traditional nickel mines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Offer cleaner, more traceable extraction,&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>while maintaining 40-50% lower equipment and operational costs as a result of biomass farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Scale modularly,<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em>deploying smaller, capital-efficient assets at profitable rates, rather than relying on the large, capex-intensive mines of traditional industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe supply for battery materials is growing increasingly constrained, with our ability to meet demand in the 2030s under significant pressure. Genomines unlocks an entirely new set of resources for battery materials, starting with nickel,\u201d said\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineventures.com%2Fpeople%2Fmichael-kearney&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Michael+Kearney&amp;index=23&amp;md5=503236f395c9b2c758fa6ff2d912bade\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Kearney<\/a>, General Partner at Engine Ventures and Genomines<\/strong> Board Member. \u201cGenomines has demonstrated the full value chain of their process and holds the promise to build a more resilient nickel supply chain with the ability to produce across geographies at lower cost than traditional mineral extraction. By genetically enhancing plants to cost-effectively mine nickel, this talented team has the opportunity to fundamentally transform global mineral extraction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Genomines\u2019 technology leverages underutilized assets by extracting nickel from low-concentration soils that don&#8217;t compete with traditional agriculture. Coupled with a structural cost advantage, Genomines is well equipped to fundamentally change the way we extract critical metals, and do it in a significantly more sustainable manner,&#8221; said <strong>Alex Hoffmann, General Partner at Forbion and Genomines<\/strong> Board Member. &#8220;We are excited to be part of the journey and support the team to achieve its ambitious targets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomines is co-founded by Fabien Koutchekian and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdali-rashid-phd-69059010a%2F&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Dali+Rashid%2C+PhD&amp;index=24&amp;md5=1e8fd088ac048b7996e4c627d752c0f3\" target=\"_blank\">Dali Rashid, PhD<\/a>, the company\u2019s CTO. Dr. Rashid holds a PhD in Plant Biotechnology and Genetics, and her research \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41477-023-01511-z&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=published+in+Nature+Plants&amp;index=25&amp;md5=91483dd287eaf55420a5f12bce444997\" target=\"_blank\">published in Nature Plants<\/a>&nbsp;and resulting in a patent on floral sex alteration \u2013 laid the foundation for Genomines\u2019 technology. Koutchekian is a second-time deep tech entrepreneur and former entrepreneur in residence at Entrepreneur First, a global accelerator backed by Reid Hoffman, Greylock Partners, Founders Fund, Mosaic Ventures and Lakestar. Koutchekian and Rashid met via the Entrepreneur First program. Collectively, the company\u2019s management team brings decades of mining, project finance, and M&amp;A expertise as well as prior experience scaling agricultural operations across South Africa. It currently employs 23 full time staff, including 6 PhDs dedicated to its R&amp;D programs and a rapidly growing operational team in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Genomines\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-1024x464.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168171\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.206896551724138;width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-1024x464.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-1536x695.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01-400x181.jpg 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Copy_of_GenoMines_Colour_logo-01.jpg 1829w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2021, Genomines is pioneering the future of global metal extraction with efficient, plant-based metal farming. While nickel is the first focus, Genomines\u2019 platform is designed for sustainable, cost-effective multi-metal extraction, with the potential to extend to cobalt, rare earth elements, and other critical materials central to the clean energy transition. Recognized under the France 2030 program as a member of the i-Demo initiative and as a member of Station F\u2019s Future 40, Genomines has been publicly endorsed for its critical role in building resilient, low-carbon supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genomines Series A was led by Engine Ventures \u2014 making its first investment outside of the U.S. \u2014 an MIT spinout backing category-defining hard-tech companies such as Commonwealth Fusion Systems, together with Forbion BioEconomy, a leading European growth investor in sustainable bio-based industries. They are joined by DeepTech &amp; Climate Fonds, Wind, Lowercarbon Capital, Entrepreneurs First, Hyundai Motor Group, Teampact Ventures, AlphaTech Investment Group, Prospect Innovation, Raise Phiture, Elemental Impact and Salida B.V. For more information and to review open job opportunities, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genomines.com&amp;esheet=54325201&amp;newsitemid=20250917650939&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.genomines.com&amp;index=26&amp;md5=3a64b0339e767157f88ef4045239ae52\" target=\"_blank\">www.genomines.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genomines, a company pioneering the future of metal extraction with efficient, plant-based metal farming, today announced it has raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A. For Genomines, the fundraise signals a structural shift in how the world will source critical metals \u2014 away from high-emission mining and toward scalable, regenerative agriculture. 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