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Ocean water contains enough magnesium and lithium to power humanity's tech needs for millennia, and scientists just figured out how to harvest it. Northwest researchers created a simple system that could turn every coastal water treatment plant into a mineral mine.
Ghana's Gold Board is doubling down on forest restoration, planning to reclaim 150 hectares of land damaged by illegal mining next year. The initiative proves the country can produce gold without sacrificing its natural heritage.
In Peru's Amazon, formalized gold miners are producing "clean gold" without toxic mercury, showing thousands of workers there's a better way. Despite violence and government neglect, they're protecting the rainforest while keeping their communities alive.
Deep beneath a Swedish mining town, two massive electric haul trucks are proving that clean energy works even in the most extreme conditions. These 130-ton giants are moving thousands of tons of iron ore daily without a drop of diesel.
Ghana is rolling out a new technology system that will trace every ounce of gold back to its source mine by 2026. The move aims to crack down on illegal mining while rewarding responsible operators.
Ghana's Gold Board is reclaiming three forest reserves devastated by illegal mining in 2027, proving environmental recovery and economic growth can happen together. The agency already started restoration work at Tano Nimri Forest Reserve and is gearing up for more.
Chile is positioning itself to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, with 15 projects set to start before 2030 and an expected 100,000 jobs created over the next two decades. The country's natural advantages and ambitious national strategy are attracting over $1 billion in foreign investment.
A new critical-metals hub in British Columbia's West Kootenay region is creating 10 new jobs while positioning local businesses to lead Canada's clean energy future. The $300,000 initiative will help companies turn recycled materials into high-value products needed for batteries and green technology.
A tiny fraction of Earth's oceans contains enough critical minerals to power humanity for 50,000 years, and scientists just figured out how to extract them. New technology could transform seawater into our most abundant energy source while solving supply chain problems.
Swedish researchers are flipping the mining playbook by designing green technology magnets around what's actually in the ground, not forcing nature to fit old formulas. This "What's in Your Fridge" approach could slash pollution while breaking China's rare earth monopoly.
A Singapore investment firm just bet big on an Australian company that makes mining safer and faster. Their technology keeps the world's metal supply flowing while protecting workers.
Underwater robots are learning to pick up valuable rocks from the ocean floor one by one, protecting sea life while gathering materials we need for technology. This gentle approach could change how we source critical minerals without destroying ocean habitats.