BIOSHALE Project is a Specific Targeted Research Project of the 6th European Union Framework Programme on Research and Development (Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area).
BIOSHALE project aimed at evaluating biotechnology for safe, clean and viable beneficiation of black shale ores in Europe and to propose an innovative, environmentally and socially favourable model of mining activities and metals recovery.

See Publishable Activity Report (2004-2007)
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Project duration:
October 1st, 2004 to December 31, 2007
Contract Number is: 505 710 - NMP2-CT-2004-505710