Moon May Contain $1 Trillion Worth Of Precious Metals, Could Spark Global Space Mining Race
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 05 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Potential Lunar Resources: A study suggests the Moon may hold up to $1 trillion worth of platinum group metals (PGMs) due to ancient asteroid impacts, with estimates indicating around 30 million kilograms of these metals on its surface.
Challenges and Opportunities: While lunar mining presents significant potential for resource extraction, technical challenges such as the lack of gravity and water complicate traditional mining methods; however, the Moon's stable environment offers advantages over asteroid mining.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
