Mining

This is the largest single deployment of its kind, according to electricity company Huaneng.

For decades, wastewater was considered a problem to be contained, but now it’s set to become a resource.

The McDermitt Caldera in Oregon could be one of the largest lithium deposits in the U.S. and the world.

Gas-fired power plants in Upstate New York are underutilized due to the abundance of hydroelectric power. They’re a new opportunity for crypto miners.

The U.S. saw China’s rare earth ban coming—and is now playing one of its last trump cards.

China plans to open its lab for international collaboration, although this move is likely to escalate tensions in the South China Sea.

Scientists now understand that lead exposure has significant neurological effects. No one polluted Europe with lead quite like the Romans.

China already controls rare earth elements, but mastering thorium production requires significant investment.

The export suspension aims to regulate the cobalt market due to global overproduction.

That old hard drive sitting in your drawer could be a treasure trove of these valuable materials.

It was crucial during World War II and will be essential in combating China's sanctions.

Cobalt is crucial for the electric car and consumer electronics industries. There’s no indication that its importance will diminish in the future.