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.  The report, by the Oakland Institute, a progressive think tank, estimates […]
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.  The report, by the Oakland Institute, a progressive think tank, estimates […]
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