Remedies for preserving minerals:

1. Use of proper technology: Wastage of minerals can be reduced by making use of proper and advanced technology for extracting minerals.
2. Recycling: The scrap of minerals like iron, copper, aluminum and tin should be recycled and reused.
3. Alternate use of minerals: Alternatives should be found out for minerals which exist in less quantity. For example, making use of solar energy instead of electricity, aluminum instead of copper, CNG instead of petrol, etc.
4. Use of Non-conventional means: The use of non-conventional sources like water, solar, wind, biogas, etc. should be increased.
5. Sustainability: Attempts should be made to maintain the purity of the environment so that the coming generations can have a clean environment. Attempts should be made for pollution-free environment.
6. Proper planning: Once the mineral reserves are properly estimated, planning should be done for utilizing them effectively and efficiently. This step is very important to preserve and enhance the minerals.