I just think it’s bizarre that Magnetite is considered a rare mineral. It’s literally cheaper than lead
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bacondragonoverlord@feddit.org 1 week agoI think you’re thinking of Cobalt? Lithium mainly is mined in big industrial facilities in Australia and Chile. Not like cobalt wich was in the news for being mined by hand, including with children.
However “new” Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries go without cobalt and other rare earth materials (not actually rare btw). Most electric cars use these batteries nowadays including many Teslas.
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NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 week ago
I didn’t know this, thanks for taking the time to inform