A millionaire copper deposit with reserves of 150 million tons has been discovered on the Qinghai-Xizang plateau in China. However, mineral extraction will be extremely difficult due to the altitude and adverse climate of the area.
The Qinghai-Xizang plateau and its geographical importance
The Qinghai-Xizang plateau, also known as the Tibetan plateau, is the highest and largest plateau in the world, with an average height of 4,500 meters above sea level. It is located in southwest China, covering much of the Autonomous Region of Tibet and the province of Qinghai.
The challenge of extracting copper on the plateau
The recent discovery of a copper deposit on the Qinghai-Xizang plateau is exciting news for the mining industry. However, experts warn that extraction will be extremely complicated due to adverse geographical and climatic conditions.
- Autonomous drones and drilling robots will be needed to carry out extraction operations.
- Extreme altitude and hard climate hinder access and work in the area.
- In addition, the preservation of the fragile ecosystems and communities of shepherds found in the plateau must be taken into account.
Geopolitical implications of discovery
The discovery of this copper deposit on the Qinghai-Xizang plateau goes beyond the economic benefits for China. In addition to its current domain in the copper value chain, controlling 40% of the global refining of red metal, this finding reinforces the hegemony of the Asian country in world copper reserves.
Copper has become an essential strategic asset due to its central role in renewable energies, such as wind turbines and solar panels, as well as in the electric vehicle market and electrical networks. Countries such as Chile, Peru and Congo concentrate much of the world copper production, but the discovery on the Qinghai-Xizang plateau expands China’s influence on this vital sector.
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