Asteroid Mining and the Future of Rare Earths: Fantasy or Financial Frontier?
Asteroid mining has existed in the world of science fiction for decades, with visions of futuristic ships taking minerals from gleaming space boulders in far-off reaches. But as our planet's need for key resources, especially rare earth materials, continues to skyrocket, this erstwhile flight of fancy is fast transitioning from the sketch board to earnest scientific and economic contemplation. Businessmen and investors are now inquiring: is asteroid mining really a viable economic frontier, or is it still an unattainable dream?...
