Explore nano-mineralogy and its impact on metal(loid) behavior in the environment through this 22-minute talk by Michael Schindler from Laurentian University. Delve into the concept of confined pores and their properties, learning why understanding these microscopic structures is crucial. Discover site-specific extraction techniques, aggregation processes, and the roles of organic and specific matter in metal(loid) fate. Gain insights into this cutting-edge field that bridges atomic and landscape-scale metal biogeochemical cycling, presented as part of the Mineralogical Society of America's Centennial Symposium.