Tag: copper shortage
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Startup Turns to Prebiotics to Ease the Copper Shortage
Overview: A Novel Solution to a Looming Copper Shortage As the world leans harder on copper for data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure, experts warn of a potential copper crunch by 2040. In response, a growing number of startups are exploring unconventional approaches to secure the metal’s supply. One particularly innovative path involves…
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How a Startup Uses Prebiotics to Ease the Copper Shortage
Addressing a Looming Copper Crunch As global demand for copper continues to surge—driven by data centers, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced electronics—experts warn of a potential shortage within the next two decades. If mining and recycling practices don’t accelerate, inventories risk falling short of demand as early as 2040. In response, a growing…