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Ancient Cores Uncover Metal Highways for Green Tech

5/23/2025

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Ancient continental cores serve as natural "metal highways," guiding vital resources like copper and cobalt, according to a groundbreaking study by Dr. Chunfei Chen at Macquarie University. This discovery opens new exploration avenues, crucial for fulfilling the rising demand for metals that power green technologies and support our shift towards a sustainable future.

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Ancient continental cores serve as natural "metal highways," guiding vital resources like copper and cobalt, according to a groundbreaking study by Dr. Chunfei Chen at Macquarie University. This discovery opens new exploration avenues, crucial for fulfilling the rising demand for metals that power green technologies and support our shift towards a sustainable future.