Accordingly, the UK has just published a new Critical Minerals Strategy, identifying 34 of these raw materials as essential ...

A bunch of materials called rare earth elements (REE) that are crucial for producing a vast range of tech products – from ...

How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous ...

The waste left over from spent fossil fuel may contain a treasure trove of rare-earth elements worth billions of dollars.

Between 1969 and 1972, NASA’s Apollo missions carried back 382 kilograms of lunar rock and soil, giving scientists their first physical evidence of another world. Those samples redefined how Earth and ...

At the edge of California’s Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine looks like any other stretch of dust and rock.

"Meteorites provide the cheapest form of space exploration. They transport us back in time, providing clues to the age, ...

A team carefully cuts into a valuable mineral specimen to reveal what’s inside, showcasing skill, patience, and geological ...

The UK is the latest major economy to place critical minerals high on its agenda, announcing a plan to reduce its reliance on ...

In Eagle County, many of us spend our time looking up toward mountain peaks, sunsets, or circling hawks, but some of the most fascinating parts of Colorado’s story lie beneath our feet. Rocks are ...

Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market ...

Teako has identified a significant new VMS target (the "Mostadmarka Target") in the Mostadmarka Ironworks area at its Venna ...