Can metals that naturally occur in sea water be mined, and can they be mined sustainably? A company in Oakland, California, says yes. Meet Magrathea Metals. Jim Robbins reports. Jim is a veteran journalist based in Helena, Montana. Published July 3, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/03/Can-Waste-Brine-Satisfy-Appetite-Metals/

Can Waste Brine Satisfy Our Appetite for Metals

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