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The global race to mine outer space

Amanda Stutt | May 22, 2020 | 12:37 pm Careers Education Exploration Asia Europe USA Aluminum Rare Earth Uranium Zinc 

Both interest in and financial commitments to space activities, in particular around the moon, by governments, space agencies and the private sector have surged in recent years. The asteroid mining market is already valued at up to trillions of dollars,...

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