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The earth is made out of iron. There is no point in mining it in space, and regardless anything mines in space would be far too expensive for a use like this, w
by ummonk 5y ago
The earth is made out of iron. There is no point in mining it in space, and regardless anything mines in space would be far too expensive for a use like this, which is why the main prospects for asteroid mining are precious metals.
- incompatible 5y agoYes, iron ore is mined in massive quantities in Western Australia at a cost in the order of $100 per ton.
- sbennettmcleish 5y agoYes, we're not gonna run out. WA ships nearly a billion tons/yr.