Independent Scientific Researcher in Applied botanical Chemistry
Bruce A. Cosgrove, BSc., MSc.
Meet Bruce A. Cosgrove, BSc, MSc, an independent scientific researcher specializing in botanical chemistry, formulation systems, and sustainable technologies.
Research Focus
Three core domains defining applied botanical chemistry and system-level formulation research.
Botanical Formulation Systems
Structured, evidence-based plant systems designed for metabolic health, inflammation modulation, and gut function.
Phytochemical Interaction & Bioavailability
Mechanistic understanding of compound behavior within complex matrices to improve absorption, efficacy, and reproducibility.
Environmental & Extraction Systems
Development of plant-derived lixiviants and botanical alternatives to replace mercury and synthetic chemical systems in industrial applications.
"Botanical formulation workspace with fresh vegetables and plant-based extraction setup"
Scientific Background & Research Approach
A multidisciplinary scientific career grounded in solution chemistry, applied research, and systems-level thinking.
From early endurance training and competitive athletics to advanced academic work and applied formulation science, my approach has remained consistent: disciplined, evidence-driven, and outcome-focused.
In practice, this translates into the design of structured botanical systems that integrate phytochemical interactions, bioavailability principles, and real-world application.
Professional Career & Technology Development
A multidisciplinary career spanning solution chemistry, environmental systems, and translational botanical science, focused on designing scalable, evidence-based frameworks that bridge plant chemistry with real-world outcomes.
Graduated from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby British Columbia, Canada with a BSc (1977) & MSc (1980) - Solution Chemistry and studied the US Series 7 and completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) in 1990.
Using nature’s chemistry to improve human wellbeing reflects my broader philosophy that "human health and environmental health are inseparable".
Over the past seven years, my work in applied botanical chemistry has focused on the development of manipueira, a plant-derived extract solution from the cyanogenic bitter cassava, as a low-toxicity alternative to mercury in artisanal gold extraction. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, is used by approximately 20 million miners globally and remains the largest anthropogenic source of deadly atmospheric mercury pollution.
Current Research & Applied Systems Development
Founder, BACosgrove Scientific Researcher, Inc.
Focused on developing structured botanical formulation systems for health optimization and sustainable chemical applications.
Botanical Mercury-Free Gold Recovery Systems
Manipueira & Mercury-Free Extraction Systems
Developed a plant-derived lixiviant system based on bitter cassava (manipueira) as a low-toxicity alternative to mercury and cyanide in artisanal gold recovery.
"Manipueira plant-based gold recovery system clean gold clean conscience"
In July 2021, Manipueira Gold Recovery Technology, Inc. (f.k.a. Alchemy Mining Group, Inc.) was founded.
During a 5-year tenure, I researched, developed, and in January 2026, my Technical Presentation preprint - Four-Stage ESG-aligned Transformative Botanical Strategy for Botanical Lixiviant Systems - DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.10793.66400 is published on Research Gate.
This transformative strategy is designed to offer an alternative plant-based system as a lixiviant to mercury and synthetic cyanide salts in artisanal gold processing centers in Southern Ecuador's Portovelo-Zaruma mining district.
In January 2025, my research manuscript - An Examination, Solution, and Transformative Strategy to Replace Mercury and Cyanide Salts in Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM): Southern Ecuador - DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.5049829 is published in the peer reviewed Environmental Chemistry eJournal.
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Global Mercury Partnership
Alchemy Mining Group, Inc.— Gold Systems & Environmental Transition
- Member: International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), a Scientific Committee in Mining Occupational Safety and Health (MinOSH)
- Registered: Global Affairs Canada
- Proud Signatory: Canadian Council of International Cooperation (CCIC) Leaders’ Code of Conduct Pledge.
"Portovelo-Zaruma mining district Ecuador artisanal gold mining region map"
In 2015, Alchemy Mining Group, Inc., was founded and secured gold concessions in Ecuador’s Bella Rica district. By 2018, research identified the Portovelo-Zaruma region as a significant global source of atmospheric mercury emissions from artisanal mining. This led to a strategic pivot toward developing a plant-derived lixiviant system designed to exceed mercury and cyanide performance in gold recovery kinetics and efficiency.
1987 - 2013 Independent US & CDN Public Securities Consultant
Capital Markets & Technology Commercialization
Served as Interim President and CEO of multiple public companies, executing strategic acquisitions and financing initiatives across the VSE and U.S. OTC Markets. Led the commercialization and funding of chip-based technologies for real-time automotive diagnostics and pipeline integrity monitoring, driving consistent shareholder value.
"Moli Energy Ltd. - the Canadian pioneer of rechargeable lithium battery technology"
Moli Energy Ltd. — Lithium Battery Innovation
Starting in 1980, spent seven years with Moli Energy Limited (now E-One MOLICEL) as a Chemist pioneering electrolyte research for the world’s first rechargeable lithium molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) intercalation battery, then two years serving as the Director of Marketing.
"Lithium battery technology innovation Canada Awards for Excellence Moli Energy"
Secured the company’s first U.S. military R&D contract (Fort Monmouth) to develop a lightweight 12V lithium battery system replacing lead-acid units, integrating AC/DC circuitry within a D-cell format.
👉 Supported the company’s 1986 Toronto Stock Exchange listing, culminating in a record CAD $25M financing, and was recognized with the Canada Awards for Excellence (Invention) →
"Dodge City 2004 feature film production poster urban disaster scene"
Film Production & Media Development — Dodge City 2004
During 2008–2009, as Managing Partner of Deacon Publishing and Film Production, LLC, acquired the film rights from Stephen C. Shaver, author of the published novel DODGE CITY 2004. Serving as Executive Producer, I coordinated multiple writers to develop the manuscript for a full-length independent feature screenplay Dodge City 2004 (runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes), registered with the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW Registry No. 1336579) and published under ISBN-10: 0615129196; ISBN-13: 978-0615129198.
After successfully raising USD $453,000 through the sale of New Mexico Film Office Tax Credits, supplemental financing commitments totaled $USD 10 million to support production of the independent feature film. Unfortunately, development was halted caused by the 2009 Great Economic Crash & Recession.
