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SCIENTISTS from Australia’s national science agency have come up with a different way to find hidden metal deposits said to be vital for the impending world-wide transition to a low emission future.

Karma Barndon
Red termite mound showing blue metallic surface around base.

Red termite mound showing blue metallic surface around base.

CSIRO scientists used sample analysis methods on termite mounds and soils near a zinc-lead-silver deposit in Western Australia's Pilbara and found the metallic blue crusts of manganese on display pointed...

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