AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says
The global rush to mine copper, lithium, cobalt and other so-called critical minerals has been framed by the mining industry as essential for addressing climate change. But a report released Tuesday says that much of the demand fueling today’s mining boom comes from elsewhere. T
The global rush to mine copper, lithium, cobalt and other so-called critical minerals has been framed by the mining industry as essential for addressing climate change. But a report released Tuesday says that much of the demand fueling today’s mining boom comes from elsewhere. T This story matters for Climate & Energy readers tracking climate. Reported by insideclimatenews.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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