Backed by funding from the DIGITAL Supercluster and the Government of Canada, Koonkie is building a first-of-its-kind platform to integrate environmental DNA (eDNA) analytics, soil health data, and remote sensing with Indigenous ecological knowledge. For mine operators, this integrated approach delivers the potential for shortened timelines and reduced costs to reach site reclamation goals.
Mine sites are naturally home to millions of microbes, some of which are primed to efficiently perform specific functions such as leaching copper, or suppressing dust under local conditions. Koonkie profiled hundreds of mine site samples at a Rio Tinto copper mine, and found 33 microbial candidates that exhibited promise for further biotechnological development in biomining and dust suppression. Read the case study here.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming biodiversity monitoring by detecting genetic material shed into the environment by plants, wildlife, fish, insects, and microbes. Collected from water, soil, or air, testing DNA can provide a snapshot of nearly all living species in the ecosystem.
Bioming (or bioleaching) is an established, eco-friendly approach to metal extraction that uses naturally occurring microbes. Instead of relying on energy-intensive smelting or harsh chemicals, biomining harnesses the power of bacteria to break down rock and release metals like copper, gold, nickel, and rare earth elements.
Backed by funding from the DIGITAL Supercluster and the Government of Canada, Koonkie is building a first-of-its-kind platform to integrate environmental DNA (eDNA) analytics, soil health data, and remote sensing with Indigenous ecological knowledge. For mine operators, this integrated approach delivers the potential for shortened timelines and reduced costs to reach site reclamation goals.
Mine sites are naturally home to millions of microbes, some of which are primed to efficiently perform specific functions such as leaching copper, or suppressing dust under local conditions. Koonkie profiled hundreds of mine site samples at a Rio Tinto copper mine, and found 33 microbial candidates that exhibited promise for further biotechnological development in biomining and dust suppression. Read the case study here.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming biodiversity monitoring by detecting genetic material shed into the environment by plants, wildlife, fish, insects, and microbes. Collected from water, soil, or air, testing DNA can provide a snapshot of nearly all living species in the ecosystem.
Bioming (or bioleaching) is an established, eco-friendly approach to metal extraction that uses naturally occurring microbes. Instead of relying on energy-intensive smelting or harsh chemicals, biomining harnesses the power of bacteria to break down rock and release metals like copper, gold, nickel, and rare earth elements.
We developed a published, peer-reviewed predictive model to predict the development of allergies and asthma in children based on their gut fungi.
Mapping terroir-specific yeast profiles allows winemakers to cultivate these local strains for fermentation to produce high-quality wine with regional flavors.
Our scientists capture value and biological insights from your data. We offer custom bioinformatic pipelines, build algorithmic and software solutions, manage workflows to better communicate your datas’ power, and - most importantly - interpret your data.
Reach out today to capture, tame, and learn how to manage your Big wild (genomic) Data.
Koonkie - Turning Data into Discovery - Capture, Tame & Manage Big Wild Data
