Scarcity and Environmental Impact of Mineral Resources—An Old and Never-Ending Discussion
A historical overview shows that mankind has feared the scarcity of mineral resources, especially metals, for many centuries. In the first half of the 20th century, this discussion was marked by the great military demand for raw materials, followed by the growing world population, increasing consump...
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/8/1/2 |