China is repurposing coal waste like gangue and fly ash to extract critical metals, leveraging advanced technology and reducing environmental pollution from stockpiled residues.
The country is capitalizing on its advanced extraction technology
May 24, 2026
04:11 pm
What's the storyChina is exploring the potential of coal waste as a source of critical metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium.
The country is capitalizing on its advanced extraction technology and industrial infrastructure to do so.
Why China is looking to coal waste as a source of critical metals
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