Our smartphones, our batteries and our wind turbines are based on essential metals, but their extraction raises many questions. In France, a mining project in Alier can revive lithium exploitation, an important factor in energy transfer. Strategic opportunity or environmental threat? This new issue of Photora notebook sinks into the heart of debate and issues: dependence on imports, industrial sovereignty and environmental impact. An unprecedented survey to understand whether the future of the French mining industry is still possible … or desired. By taking the time necessary to discover this complex topic, our teams offer you a special file, at the confluence of science, geo -political and innovation.
What is she really hiding behind your smartphones, electric cars and wind turbines?
Rare lands. These 17 careful but essential metals form our technical daily life. However, their extraction, dispersion and use increases important issues: geopolitical tension, environmental challenges and economic dependence.
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A diving in four charming parts
Rare Earth: These 17 metals that have unique features are essential for our latest technologies, from smartphones to wind turbines, including power cars. But behind their extraordinary performance, it hides a complex reality, which identifies geographical political tensions, environmental challenges and economic issues. In this new photora notebook, take behind the curtains of these critical metals and find out why they too are tempted.
1. At the sunrise of the geographical political dispute
The rare lands under China are at the center of international tension. This semi -monopoly questions Europe’s strategic sovereignty and gives rise to industrial dilemma. What will happen if these resources are even less? Find out why these metals have become the nerve of global economic war.
2. Should we reopen mines in France?
With a lithium project in the Alliere, France faces an important choice: reopening its mining activity to reduce its dependence or protect its environment. A dilemma in the heart of our environmental transfer.
3. Surge of France, Elodordo or Mining?
Critical metals sleep below our feet, but their discovery increases technical and political challenges. What are the real challenges of mining recovery in France?
4. When bacteria recycle our metals
Find biometrics, a modern technology where microorganisms make it possible to recycle metals. A future but promising solution to handle our electronic garbage.