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Rich Rare-Earth Finds Unearthed in Utah and Colorado Mines

The mines would generate a secondary flow of resources through the extraction of metals for renewable energies.

Metals such as nickel, manganese and cobalt on the ocean floor are estimated to be worth trillions of dollars.

The Hermosa Project manganese deposit is estimated to have a lower carbon footprint.

This initiative aims to reduce between 15% and 25% of the CO₂ emissions generated in each project.

The mine was responsible for more than 50% of the world's annual supply of yellow diamonds before closing in 2015.

Dust clouds" are caused by the removal of materials from the seabed, creating a negative impact on the sea.

The regulations only allow jade mining under strict conditions in existing concessions for 5 years.

Shanxi province contributes approximately 29% of the country's coal.

Horizon Minerals anticipates 200,000 tonnes of agreed gold ore over an eight-month period.

This project involves reserves that could last 40 years and an estimated annual production of 24,000 tons of lithium carbonate.

Rio Tinto operates around 14,000 iron ore railcars in the Pilbara, each with a capacity of 118 tonnes.

Equinor will invest up to $160 million, obtaining a 45% stake in Standard Lithium projects.