fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoThe last frontier': how red globules of nickel ore are suffocating an island's precious wilderness
Laterite deposits are created by intense humidity and tropical weathering of rock and so they form in the tropics, often in hotspots for biodiversity and rich, intact rainforests. These deposits account for about 70% of the world's reserves of nickel, a mineral now in high demand for manufacturing batteries, especially for electric cars and clean energy infrastructure.
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