The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the ...
The global race for critical minerals is on. Here's why they're the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They're all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the ...
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Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Relies on Critical Minerals That Will Be Difficult to Access
Critical minerals are in demand around the world for military, technological and other uses. A geoscientist shares what’s ...
Critical minerals become a new battleground for global powers
The era of "big oil" has passed its zenith; welcome to the era of "big shovels." This statement, published on the World ...
What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.
Australia offered Trump critical minerals. This is how he sold us fool’s gold
It’s a lesson Australian diplomats in America learn quickly. Washington DC is no place for subtlety. You need to lay it on ...
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Meet the mining exec angling to make coal a ‘critical mineral’
Randall Atkins is hoping to land metallurgical coal on the government's list of critical minerals, a move that would bolster ...
US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple
Manganese is an essential element in steelmaking and batteries. Ukraine is estimated to have the largest total reserves in the world at 2.4 billion tons. However, the deposits are of fairly low grade ...