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New Matrix May Ensure Vital Copper Supplies

March 27, 2019 | 1 Comment

Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… University of Queensland researchers have identified a matrix of risks that the mining industry must overcome to unlock vitally important copper reserves. Geologists have said copper would be crucial in a renewable-powered future, but global supplies were far from guaranteed. For modern electrified life — copper is vital.  The researchers’ paper “Re-thinking complex orebodies: […]

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Running Out Of Critical Metals

March 21, 2017 | 2 Comments

A range of technology minerals, which are an essential ingredient in everything from laptops and cell phones to hybrid or electric cars to solar panels and copper wiring for homes are going to become in short supply. Additionally, base metals like copper are also a matter of immense concern. An international team of researchers, led […]

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