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Mining volcanic brine: a new era of mining could be about to erupt
Discovering and accessing viable mineral resources remains a constant pressure across the mining sector, requiring time, money and technology. Even when these expenses are met, the industry is inescapably ‘dirty’, pulling natural resources from the Earth, and using energy-intensive technology to crush and refine ore. The sector must find cleaner – and easier – answers to its problems if it is to keep up with the demand creating by the energy transition. One potential solution is becoming a hot topic: volcanoes. Easier to identify, and with immediately available geothermal power, one research team believes ... (full story)