Australian and international scientific research teams are currently validating the potential of crushed basalt as an alternative fertilizer. This common rock, rich in minerals such as magnesium and calcium (commonly known as "blue metal"), can release nutrients and permanently sequester carbon during the weathering process. Michael Russo, a cane and macadamia farmer from Queensland, has conducted application tests in a trial field located 300 kilometers north of Brisbane. Research indicates that this material can reduce farming costs while achieving carbon sequestration. It is widely present in scenarios such as roadbeds and concrete, and its characteristics further highlight the convenience of its application.