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Published Date: July 08, 2026

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Clean Energy’s Dirty Secret Lies in Critical Mineral Extraction

Experts warn that critical minerals mining could go the way of the oil and gas industry if we are not careful, with developing countries…

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Experts warn that critical minerals mining could go the way of the oil and gas industry if we are not careful, with developing countries worldwide being exploited for their resources. As more countries around the globe invest heavily in growing their renewable energy capacity, governments are racing to secure their critical mineral supply chains to support the growth of the green energy and cleantech sectors. However, rapid sectoral growth could threaten both the environment and communities in mineral source countries if not developed sustainably. …

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