The economic potential of metalliferous sub-volcanic brines

The transition to a low-carbon economy will increase demand for a wide range of metals, notably copper, which is used extensively in power generation and in electric vehicles. Increased demand will require new, sustainable approaches to copper exploration and extraction. Conventional copper mining e...

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Main Authors: Jon Blundy, Andrey Afanasyev, Brian Tattitch, Steve Sparks, Oleg Melnik, Ivan Utkin, Alison Rust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2021-06-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.202192