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Smart mining feeds tech's hunger for rare earths and critical minerals

Mining's next phase of growth is being shaped by the very technologies that use what it digs out from the Earth. Technology is making mining greener and safer

Technology, minerals, Mining industry
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Pranjal Sharma

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The hunger for rare earths and critical minerals is shaping international politics. China, the United States (US) and India are among countries eager to secure supplies for their economies. In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI), smart devices and green technologies are dependent on critical minerals. Nearly every industry in every economy, from personal devices to electric mobility to smart chips, depends on critical minerals.
 
The mining industry’s growth is being shaped by the very technologies that use what it digs out from the Earth. 
 
A slew of emerging technologies is making mining smarter, greener and safer. Enhancing productivity while
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