21 h. ago How the US can mine its own critical minerals, without digging new holes

Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.

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24 h. ago After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa

After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa  Reuters

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26 h. ago Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical minerals

Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical minerals  PR Newswire

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6 d. ago Ukraine and the U.S. sign minerals deal with both sides calling it a win

Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to share profits from the sale of Ukraine's critical minerals and raw materials in a deal that both sides are calling a win.

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6 d. ago US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations

US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations  CNN

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6 d. ago What are Ukraine's critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US

What are Ukraine's critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US  Reuters

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6 d. ago Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by researchers at Penn State and recently granted patent rights, enables high-efficiency lithium extraction—in minutes, not hours—using low temperatures and simple water-based leaching.

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1 week ago Interior Highlights Critical Mineral Prospects on the Seafloor

Interior Highlights Critical Mineral Prospects on the Seafloor  U.S. Department of the Interior (.gov)

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2 w. ago Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration

Mining companies spend billions on exploration. Durin thinks it can slash costs.

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2 w. ago Exclusive: Survey Shows Majority of Mainland Americans Want to Expand Energy, Resource Production in Alaska

Most mainland Americans want to see the expansion of production across key industries in Alaska, including critical minerals, timber, wood, and oil and natural gas products, according to a survey memo exclusively obtained by Breitbart News. The post Exclusive: Survey Shows Majority of Mainland Americans Want to Expand Energy, Resource Production in Alaska appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump Orders Probe of Critical Mineral Imports, Dominated by China

President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to begin a national security probe of tariffs on critical U.S. imports, including rare earths and other vital substances. The post Trump Orders Probe of Critical Mineral Imports, Dominated by China appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China

Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports  Reuters

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3 w. ago Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products  The White House (.gov)

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3 w. ago China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.

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3 w. ago Lime’s scooter and ebike batteries will be recycled by Redwood Materials

Shared micromobility company Lime has reached an agreement to send batteries used in its scooters and e-bikes to Redwood Materials, which will extract and recycle critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper. The agreement announced Monday makes Redwood Materials the exclusive battery recycling partner for Lime’s shared scooters and e-bikes located in cities […]

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3 w. ago A Federal Critical Mineral Processing Initiative: Securing U.S. Mineral Independence from China

A Federal Critical Mineral Processing Initiative: Securing U.S. Mineral Independence from China  War on the Rocks

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3 w. ago Sacramento River Cats dig themselves into hole with Gold Diggers name, video that insults women

Sacramento River Cats dig themselves into hole with Gold Diggers name, video that insults women  Los Angeles Times

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4 w. ago With major milestones achieved, Alaska LNG enters a critical new phase

With major milestones achieved, Alaska LNG enters a critical new phase  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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4 w. ago Trump to endorse coal for data center power in the face of grim market realities

An executive order will direct the federal government to list coal as a critical mineral and force some coal-fired power plants to keep generating electricity.

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