American researchers are developing technology to exploit magnesium, lithium and many other minerals from seawater to meet domestic demand. Theo Interesting Engineeringa research team at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) found that the world’s oceans contain one of the largest untapped reserves of essential minerals, including magnesium, lithium, manganese, cobalt and many rare earth […]
A new technology developed in the US has paved the way for more efficient extraction of critical minerals from seawater. According to scientists, minerals found in only 0.1 percent of ocean water theoretically have the potential to meet humanity's needs for 50,000 years.