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A bluish-green mineral discovered in an Iranian mine 50 years ago might hold the key to revolutionizing quantum computers. Physicists now have evidence that this rare crystal naturally creates quantum entanglement, something scientists have struggled to engineer in labs.
A Hyderabad startup just solved one of India's biggest defence vulnerabilities by creating thermal imaging technology that doesn't rely on Chinese-controlled minerals. The breakthrough could transform how India protects its borders while strengthening national security.
The European Union's top diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a radical vision of success: a day when his own job becomes unnecessary. Fabrice Basile says real progress means Congo managing its own vast resources and helping its own people without massive foreign support.
A critical minerals company just took a major step toward bringing manganese processing back to North America. Green Manganese is moving into a specialized facility in British Columbia designed to fast-track clean technology from lab bench to commercial reality.
A Tesla veteran just launched the world's first fully autonomous mine in Utah, where AI robots drill, haul, and process copper without human operators. This breakthrough could slash mining costs in half while boosting America's supply of the critical metal.
The United States and European Union just signed a historic agreement to work together on securing the minerals needed for everything from smartphones to electric cars. The partnership aims to reduce dependence on any single country and strengthen supply chains for both economies.
Japan just committed $6.5 billion to transform trash into treasure, turning discarded plastics and metals into the critical materials powering tomorrow's electric cars and medical devices. By 2030, the country aims to source 30% of its essential materials from recycled resources instead of imports.
A small American company just secured major cobalt and copper mines in Congo, promising better safety and environmental practices than previous operators. The deal marks a turning point in US efforts to source critical minerals responsibly while competing with Chinese firms in Africa.
Researchers discovered lithium hiding inside pyrite minerals in ancient shale rocks, offering a potential way to source battery materials from old mining waste instead of digging new mines. This unexpected find could help power the clean energy future more sustainably.
Researchers discovered lithium hiding inside pyrite minerals in ancient shale rocks, opening the door to mining battery materials from industrial waste instead of digging new mines. This unexpected find could help power the clean energy revolution more sustainably.
Mining companies are using subatomic particles from space to map precious minerals deep underground, making extraction safer and more efficient. The breakthrough could help meet surging demand for copper and other critical minerals needed for clean energy.
The European Union just opened a groundbreaking marketplace that brings together buyers and sellers of rare earth minerals needed for clean energy and technology. By pooling their purchasing power, EU countries hope to build more balanced global supply chains.
Colorado School of Mines just opened a 50,000-square-foot innovation facility to solve America's critical minerals shortage. The new hub brings together universities, startups, and industry to build the supply chains needed for everything from smartphones to clean energy.
Scientists in Sudbury, Ontario have opened a pilot facility that uses bacteria to extract billions of dollars worth of nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mining waste. The breakthrough technology could transform abandoned tailings into critical minerals for electric vehicles while cleaning up the environment.
Australian scientists just cracked a billion-year-old code that could revolutionize how we find the rare metals powering electric cars and wind turbines. The discovery could accelerate the clean energy transition by making critical minerals easier to locate.
A Western Australian mining project has cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals with recovery rates hitting 86.5%. The discovery could help break China's grip on these critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and wind turbines.
A Western Australian mining project just solved one of the toughest challenges in rare earth extraction, recovering over 86% of critical minerals using standard methods. The breakthrough could help break China's grip on the global supply of materials essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered pale, metal-rich rocks on Mars containing minerals that suggest the Red Planet was once warm and wet. The finding raises exciting new questions about whether Mars could have supported ancient life.
South Korea and Indonesia just elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, signing agreements to collaborate on renewable energy, critical minerals, and cutting-edge technology. The move signals a major step forward for clean energy development in Southeast Asia.
A mining company in Western Australia just cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals critical for electric vehicles and wind turbines. The breakthrough could help secure the supply chain for the world's clean energy transition.
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