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Biohydrometallurgy is a branch of metallurgy that employs microorganisms (particularly bacteria and fungi) to facilitate the dissolution (leaching) of metals from metal-containing ores or wastes. This technology is generally regarded as a sub-discipline of hydrometallurgy and is also described by terms such as "biological leaching", "biological dissolution", or "bio-based metal recovery". It has gained significant importance as a sustainable, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative,