We could ultimately be reliant on the planets geological ability to produce new mineral resources, an agonisingly slow process. (realclimate.org)
«Measuring the isotopic composition and concentrations of argon and neon trapped in new minerals that have formed at mantle depths can help us to understand where these noble gases originated,» Baldwin says. (sciencedaily.com)
Discussing anthropogenic changes like new minerals (concrete being an example), one other unique long - lasting material was omitted — plastic. (newscientist.com)