The discussion focuses on the environmental risks of rare earth mineral mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including deforestation, water contamination, and soil degradation. Climate change expert Syed Ehtishamul Haq discusses China’s electro-kinetic mining technology as a potential alternative and the importance of prioritizing environmental protection and technology transfer while navigating US-China competition over critical minerals.
Rare Earth Exploration Technologies & Stiff Sino-US Competition: What Should Pakistan Do?
