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In reply to the discussion: One small step for the 1%, nothing for mankind. n/t [View all]DFW
(54,369 posts)35. Several studies, articles, discussions, e.g.
https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=14388.0
Plus the fact that Russians I have talked to that have business interests in rare earths say that most deposits in Siberia are found at what are generally accepted to be sites where meteorites have impacted. While rare on the surface of our old earth, these would be fresh on asteroids.
I once took a flyer about ten years ago, when a Russian colleague brought two kilograms of raw iridium from Siberia with him to a meeting in Brussels. I had it tested, and it was about 98.5% pure. No one cared at the time, and he wanted $7000 a kilo. If I can ever find someone who knows how to refine it, I'll be able to afford my next vacation and then some.
Plus the fact that Russians I have talked to that have business interests in rare earths say that most deposits in Siberia are found at what are generally accepted to be sites where meteorites have impacted. While rare on the surface of our old earth, these would be fresh on asteroids.
I once took a flyer about ten years ago, when a Russian colleague brought two kilograms of raw iridium from Siberia with him to a meeting in Brussels. I had it tested, and it was about 98.5% pure. No one cared at the time, and he wanted $7000 a kilo. If I can ever find someone who knows how to refine it, I'll be able to afford my next vacation and then some.
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Yeah, because eventually being able to mine asteroids for minerals instead of Earth is nothing.
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