Re:The Long Trip from Silica to Smartphone
by Aurornis on Monday September 29, 2025 @09:13AM
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> That "only" is kind of "Jedi Hand Wave"-esque.
The “only” is because the article was not about tantalum capacitors, and therefore it didn’t come up in the article.
I was not making any comments trying to diminish any problems. Merely explaining why it’s not in the article per the parent comment.
Because there are so many alternative materials fit for purpose. /s
That "only" is kind of "Jedi Hand Wave"-esque.
That said, neither Spain, nor Congo are the be all end all. The required resources exist elsewhere, but I mean.. you know.. money and politics.