利比里亚《新黎明报》1月15日报道：利比里亚矿产与能源部长正率团出席在沙特阿拉伯举办的2026年 未来矿业论坛(FMF)。作为聚焦关键矿产与可持续资源开发的重要全球平台，部长在论坛期间参与了部 长级圆桌讨论，与各成员国共商双边合作、区域协作与矿业投资伙伴关系。他重点介绍了利比里亚丰富 多元的矿产资源潜力，强调政府致力于负责任采矿、附加值提升与可持续发展，并通过持续改革增强矿 业透明度、竞争力和投资者信心。部长还与沙特黄金精炼厂等全球投资者及企业领袖进行直接洽谈，鼓 励其探索利比里亚矿业价值链的投资机遇。论坛结束后，部长将于2026年1月17日至22日访问以色列， 开展以太阳能和可再生能源开发为重点的商业考察，旨在吸引私营部门投资，推动能源多元化、普及清 洁廉价能源并促进可持续经济增长。此次系列外访彰显了利比里亚政府加强国际合作、负责任开发资源 以及促进矿产与可再生能源领域战略投资的坚定承诺。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The discovery of a new method to extract rare earth elements from seaweed could potentially reshape the global rare earth supply chain, reducing reliance on a few dominant countries and promoting sustainable practices in resource extraction [2][21][29]. Group 1: Technology and Methodology - Scientists have identified that certain types of seaweed can concentrate rare earth elements to over a million times their surrounding environment, making them a natural reservoir for these critical materials [6][9]. - A new extraction process has been developed that improves efficiency and reduces costs by eliminating energy-intensive steps and utilizing waste acids as leaching agents, achieving approximately 50% recovery rate [13][15]. - The seaweed extraction method is environmentally friendly, as it does not require arable land or freshwater, contrasting sharply with traditional mining practices that are energy-intensive and polluting [11][19]. Group 2: Market Implications - The ability to extract rare earth elements from seaweed could decentralize the supply chain, allowing coastal nations to produce these materials locally, thus reducing geopolitical risks associated with resource monopolies [21][23]. - The technology has the potential to create new industries related to marine biotechnology, bio-chemicals, and circular economy materials, fostering economic growth while promoting environmental sustainability [23][26]. - The emergence of seaweed extraction technology may lead to increased competition in the rare earth market, challenging traditional mining companies and altering the competitive landscape, particularly for countries like China that currently dominate the sector [26][28]. Group 3: Environmental and Economic Benefits - The residual seaweed after rare earth extraction can be utilized for various applications, including biofuels and biodegradable materials, contributing to a zero-waste approach [16][24]. - The growth of seaweed can help absorb carbon dioxide and mitigate ocean acidification, providing multiple environmental benefits while supporting marine ecosystems [16][19]. - The integration of technology and ecology in resource extraction presents a sustainable model that could inspire other nations to explore similar paths for resource development [29][31].