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Northwest researchers explore mining critical minerals from seawater
Original: Mining seawater? Northwest researchers see a motherlode of critical minerals in the waves
Researchers in the Pacific Northwest are investigating the extraction of critical minerals directly from seawater, a potential new domestic source for materials needed in batteries and clean energy technology. Ocean water contains trace amounts of lithium, magnesium, uranium and other valuable elements, and scientists say new techniques could make recovering them economically viable. The idea is drawing attention amid growing concerns over mineral supply chains, though questions remain about cost, scale and environmental impact.
Why now: Critical mineral supply concerns and interest in alternative domestic sources are driving attention to seawater extraction research.
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- Mining seawater? Northwest researchers see a motherlode of critical minerals in the waves · Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
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