I read in a separate article that the ocean depth at which the rare
metals were discovered (5600+ meters) would pose significant technical
challenges in extracting the rare metals with current technology....
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201303220057
The Chikyu, a JAMSTEC deep-sea drilling vessel, has recovered seabed
mud from a depth of 2,500 meters for research purposes. A seabed oil
field has been developed overseas at a depth of 3,000 meters.
But the development of seabed resources at depths of more than 5,000
meters has no precedent, either at home or abroad. There remains a
mountain of technological challenges, including how to withstand water
pressure and ocean currents and how to process the mining products in
the ocean, sources said.
No mention of that in this article - I wonder which one is more accurate
and how long it would take to overcome these "challenges"
On 03/26/2013 10:34 AM, DJ Cravens wrote:
Japan breaks China's stranglehold on rare metals
I thought some here might be interested in this.
Perhaps I am the only one here that incorporates rare earth into my
Pd. However, but like the "boil off" rod from F &P I often add Ce, Th
or other such metals to my materials.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/9951299/Japan-breaks-Chinas-stranglehold-on-rare-metals-with-sea-mud-bonanza.html
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