Asteroid Mining

There's been a lot of talk about mining metals from asteroids; I'm curious as to whether it's economically feasible or just a lot of hype. Would it be possible to leak an asteroid's supply of platinum onto the market over several years, for example, and capture profits without depressing price? Are there any other metals that might be less valuable, but would have a smaller impact on terrestrial supply and ultimately prove more lucrative?

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I imagine it's very capital intensive and very risky. Hard pass. Based on what I've witnessed, this is usually a topic that comes out of the same mouths that frequently pontificate on essential oils and crypto.

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I think you are correct, which is why I said essential oils. I think CBD is actually getting a bit of legit traction. I think essential oils is some anti-vaxxer shit. I wouldn't know though.

JUST DO IT. Don't let your memes be dreams.
 

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