Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

A big part of that is simply in the meaning of "reserve". For something to be counted in the reserve it has to be a) measured, and b) known to be economically viable to extract.

There are plenty of known deposits of unknown size and quality. They are just by definition not included in the reserve. As demand grows those will be explored and included in the total count.



Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: