Kazakhstan’s bounty has enriched the country and grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs scrambling to control the ingredients needed to fight climate change.
And that’s a good thing. They’re critical for renewable energy, and a new study says recovering them from old cellphones and other waste could help meet the demand.
One county has a wealth of minerals essential to defense and the green economy. Mining would transform the community, yet many say they feel a patriotic obligation to dig.
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
The White House effort is part of a push to reduce America’s dependence on foreign products, particularly those from China.
A swath of recommendations calls for more investments, new supply chains and less reliance on other countries for crucial goods.