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Minerals sands are needed for the renewable energy transition, but farmers are worried about the mining process Australia Wide

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Mineral sands are used to make everything from electric cars and smartphones to sunscreen and are seen as key to transitioning to renewables. But farmers are concerned about the loss of agricultural land and future health of areas earmarked for mining.

Mineral sands are used to make everything from electric cars and smartphones to sunscreen and are seen as key to transitioning to renewables. But farmers are concerned about the loss of agricultural land and future health of areas earmarked for mining.

24 min

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