Control and processing of clay suspensions is a major waste management issue in the mineral processing industry. A wide variety of chemical flocculants have been used for waste treatment. In juxtaposition to chemical flocculants, biopolymers produced by microorganisms, called bioflocculants, have attracted research interests, as they are biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and safe. Therefore, this project seeks to develop novel bio-inspired bioflocculants for improved handling and processing of clay suspensions. These novel bio-inspired bioflocculants will be produced using bacteria and will be optimised for clay flocculation.