The elements of power: gadgets, guns, and the struggle for a sustainable future in the rare metal age

Wirtz, James J.

doi:10.1080/02684527.2017.1357263

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“…These metals are successfully used in the production of catalysts, glass, metallurgical alloys, permanent magnets, etc. [1]. Recent trends related to the global energy transition have proven an overriding importance of this group of metals in terms of the production of "green" technologies [27].…”

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“…China, the main monopolist of the global REM market, cannot be considered as a reliable supplier: constant changes in the quota system, threats of sanctions, etc. This is why other countries are forced to develop long-term strategies on how to ensure their own demand for the necessary metals within the framework of growing needs for REMs [1]. China's share has fallen from 92% in 2010 to 58% in 2020, but the role of this country remains significant [28][29].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In recent years, the importance of rare-earth metals for the global economy has increased. This is primarily due to the intensive development of new technologies [1,2]. Currently, these metals contribute to the climate agenda issues and to the advance of low-carbon path, as they are used in electric cars, wind turbines, and other progressive "green" technologies.…”

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“…Currently, rare-earth metals are required in production of modern engines PD-14, PD-35, GTU (aviation industry), electronic devices and equipment, microcircuits (radio-electronic industry), etc. [1,2].…”

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Prospective industrial complexes in the Russian Arctic: focus on rare-earth metals

Solovyova

Ilinova²

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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At present, issues related to the development of rare-earth metal industrial complexes are becoming particularly relevant for Russia. Rare-earth metals (REMs) play a vital role in high technology. Therefore, success in technological progress largely depends on the availability of these metals. However, the country’s position remains uncertain – on the one hand, Russia possesses huge REM reserves, on the other hand, they are not exploited, and the existing level of import dependence of metals on supplies from foreign countries exceeds 80%. The main national REM reserves are in the Arctic region. Nevertheless, even rich deposits are still not exploited. This study aims to investigate the prospects for the development of REM industrial complexes in the Russian Arctic, taking into account both opportunities and constraints. The resource potential of REMs in the Russian Arctic is investigated, a comparative analysis of the characteristics of foreign and national REM objects is provided. The factors influencing the prospects of development of REM industrial raw material complexes are determined. Data on the main REM projects are systematized. The study makes it possible to draw some important conclusions about the current prospects for the development of rare-earth metal industrial raw materials complexes in the Russian Arctic.

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2023

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“…This latter point is particularly pertinent as we turn our attention to the importance of a range of metals and rare earth elements (REEs) for the energy transition, the fight against climate change, and the evolving ECI. In addition to being vital to military defence technologies and the electronics industry, REEs are also essential components for solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries to store energy and power things such as electric vehicles (EVs) (Abraham, 2015;Pitron, 2020). Consequently, the success of the energy transition and the so-called 'fourth industrial revolution' largely hinges upon the establishment of stable supply chains for these vital resources.…”

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The Post-Covid Future of the Environmental Crisis Industry and its Implications for Green Criminology and Zemiology

Raymen¹,

Smith²

2021

JCCHE

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Smith and Brisman (2020) have argued that our social and cultural orientation toward environmental crises is influenced by the existence of an ‘Environmental Crisis Industry’ (ECI hereafter) that favours environmental ‘solutions’ that are palatable to state corporate interests and the global consumer classes ahead of systemic change. This article, however, argues that the ECI is evolving in the context of political-economic and geopolitical changes that have emerged as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and is becoming increasingly focused on renewable energy and the shoring up supply and control over the minerals and natural resources crucial to the energy transition. These, however, are not without their own harms. While green criminology has spent a great deal of time considering the harms and consequences of failing to seriously tackle climate change, it has scarcely considered the potential harms that could emerge if the ECI decided to seriously pursue zero-carbon targets. As the ECI gets more serious, this article considers these potential harms and the implications this has for criminologists and zemiologists interested in climate change and environmental harm.

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The material basis of modern technologies. A case study on rare metals

Li,

Ascani,

Iammarino

2024

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The elements of power: gadgets, guns, and the struggle for a sustainable future in the rare metal age

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Prospective industrial complexes in the Russian Arctic: focus on rare-earth metals

Prospective industrial complexes in the Russian Arctic: focus on rare-earth metals

The Post-Covid Future of the Environmental Crisis Industry and its Implications for Green Criminology and Zemiology

The material basis of modern technologies. A case study on rare metals

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