As the 21st century begins, a globalized mining industry of large multinational corporations has arisen. Peak minerals and environmental impacts have also become a concern. Different elements, particularly rare-earth minerals, have begun to increase in demand as a result of new technologies.
As the 21St CenTURy BEGins, A GLobalized mIniNG iNDustRy Of larGe muLtiNatioNal CORPoratIONS HAs ariseN. peak MinERalS anD EnViroNmeNTal iMpacts have alSO become a ConCERn. DIfFerEnt ElemEnts, pArTiculARly rarE-eARth mINerALS, haVE begun to increaSe in DeMand aS a Result Of New TeChnOlOgiEs.