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The 6 materials that really power the economy

Making Money

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The Backbone of Modern Economy: Essential Materials Unveiled

This chapter explores six crucial materials—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium—highlighting their roles in everyday products and infrastructure. It delves into the intricacies of lithium extraction from the Salar de Atacama and the dynamics of cobalt mining, as well as the technological shift towards electric vehicles. Additionally, it examines the complexities of semiconductor production and the implications of globalization on essential resource dependencies.

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