World rapidly running out of rare minerals needed to manufacture cell phones and mobile devices

‘Scientists warn that the minerals needed for technologies such as cell phones and mobile devices may run out in the next few decades. A new study gathered experts from various government, industrial, and academic groups across five continents who suggested that unless there exists a universal sharing of geoscience data, we will soon face challenges in technology mineral supply. There is a high potential for manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gadgets to run out of the materials they need to maintain their business.
In theory, there are enough global reserves to meet the world demand until 2050. Researchers share their doubts, however, suggesting that the rapid growth of technology has pushed the global demand for minerals to dangerous levels. Consumers need to realize that there are few alternatives available for minerals required for electronics. Additionally, these minerals are often difficult to recycle.’
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