If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works
Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time.
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Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation
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BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards
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