October 28, 2024 US recycles the most gold from e-waste, study shows It is estimated that the US generated 13,767 kg of gold that year worth around £882.8 million from its e-waste in 2022.
October 25, 2024 Resource nationalism and political instability: Strategies for risk management The resurgence of resource nationalism—particularly in countries experiencing political upheaval, poses a major risk to the ambitions of foreign mining companies and the battery revolution.
October 25, 2024 Could seaweed farms become the next generation of mines? Blue Evolution is working to develop a revolutionary method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from seaweed.
October 17, 2024 Economic growth the main driver of long-term gold price, WGC research suggests According to a new study by the World Gold Council, existing models for estimating gold’s expected returns may have understated its real long-term value.
October 11, 2024 Superhot, superdeep rock miles below could create a clean, renewable energy source — report Until now, geologists had been divided as to whether this resource can be tapped.
October 8, 2024 Princeton University rekindles ties to fossil fuels Faculty can now accept research funding from coal, gas, and oil companies for projects focused on reducing carbon emissions.
October 7, 2024 From rockhound to haul truck driver: Janice Dory’s journey in mining Janice Dory didn’t always picture herself in a mining career, but after two years working as a Haul Truck driver, she’s found her place in an industry that she describes…
October 4, 2024 Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.
September 20, 2024 Vanadium is the new battery cathode chemistry, says Pure Lithium CEO The company says it has found a way to make lithium metal batteries from scratch going from “from brine to battery” in less than 48 hours.
September 16, 2024 Wheaton Precious Metals unveils $1 million challenge for groundbreaking technology The challenge invites cleantech companies from around the world to submit their proposals.
Op-Ed: America can’t defend itself with Chinese minerals US is building new critical-mineral processing facilities from Texas to Tennessee, but without new sources of raw material, those plants will sit idle. January 23, 2026 | 12:56 pm
