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New Study Reveals Untapped Copper and Cobalt Sources

1/13/2025

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Geologists have uncovered promising new sites for essential minerals like copper and cobalt, pinpointing the edges of ancient cratons. Their groundbreaking study reveals that carbonate-rich melts are key in transporting these valuable metals, opening doors to previously untapped mineral-rich regions. This exciting research, a collaboration between teams from Australia and China, was published in Nature.

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Geologists have uncovered promising new sites for essential minerals like copper and cobalt, pinpointing the edges of ancient cratons. Their groundbreaking study reveals that carbonate-rich melts are key in transporting these valuable metals, opening doors to previously untapped mineral-rich regions. This exciting research, a collaboration between teams from Australia and China, was published in Nature.