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Created page with ":<small>''Not to be confused with Bitcoin mining.''</small> <!-- TODO: use the {{distinguish}} template, copy its source from wikipedia --> Extracting minerals from the Earth has an environmental footprint. This footprint has to be put in perspective - to be compared with basics like food and energy.{{rn}} ==Relevant facts== * Switching from fossil fuels to other energy sources might require greater amounts of rare minerals than ever used before. Ot..."