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Economy

Warpy

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2. Both exist dissolved in sea water

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 3, 2023, 03:30 PM

Jul 2023

I suppose the refining process is expensive. Perhaps Iceland might consider it, their abundant geothermal energy is already turning bauxite ore into aluminum.

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This is an economic battle that won't be good for either side RainCaster Jul 2023 #1

Both exist dissolved in sea water Warpy Jul 2023 #2