New form of silicon could revolutionize quantum computing
The new form of silicon is called Q-silicon and, among other properties, it is ferromagnetic at room temperature.
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Rainbow, Mosaic partner on rare earths extraction in Brazil
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Rio Tinto grabs stake in graphite-focused Sovereign Metals
Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the graphite sector, as it continues to boost its exposure to battery minerals.
Newmont asks Peñasquito union to end strike action
Newmont said that the protest action will have an impact not only on next year’s profits but also on the income of more than five thousand families.
China’s limits on chip metals self-defeating, Sullivan says
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that countries will find ways to reduce dependencies if China controls the exports of gallium and germanium.
Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine
Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines.
Families in the DRC increasingly rely on children working in cobalt mines — report
Children are increasingly being encouraged to work at cobalt mine sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a recent report states.
South Asia’s main sources of polluting particulate matter identified
Coal power generation, wood burning, motor vehicles and other combustion sources are behind the large amounts of PM2.5 in South Asia.
India’s JSW Steel considering bid for stake in Teck coal unit
JSW Steel is considering a bid for a stake of up to 20% in Canada's Teck Resources steelmaking coal business.
