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America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it
America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it Acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in Appalachia contains valuable rare earth elements that could be a domestic source for these critical minerals, but ownership and environmental regulations are unclear. The U.S. relies on […]
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From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials The development of new technologies like generative AI, cars, and smartphones creates demand for specialized materials, leading to changes in human behavior, infrastructure, and geopolitical relations. The mass adoption of these technologies often leads to a shift in power dynamics, as countries […]
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