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Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Sustainable Metallurgy
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Why "critical" raw materials may be the wrong thing to worry about

Our obsession with supply lists distracts from the deeper question: are we using what we already have above ground?

By Prof. Maria García · IMDEA Materials · 6 min read · 16 May 2026

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