Mapping anthropogenic mineral generation in China and its implications for a circular economy

While a large quantity of underground mineral resources can be converted into manufactured products, a majority is still solid waste disposal. Here the authors found a large increase in total weight of anthropogenic mineral from 2010 to 2050 with faster growth rate for precious metals.

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Main Authors: Xianlai Zeng, Saleem H. Ali, Jinping Tian, Jinhui Li
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/5b80336de47c42dcb68982e0e632d905
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