China begins mining iron from tailings, low-grade ore to meet long-term demand

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[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action enables large-scale mining with net environmental harm despite efficiency gains. | The initiative advances resource efficiency and circular economy principles, aligning with SDGs 9 and 12, while reducing geopolitical supply risks. However, it carries significant environmental risks, including increased emissions and potential habitat disruption, which un