A mineral is mostly a compound that is usually crystalline in nature and is a result of geological progressions. Its ancient use comes from the Linnaean taxonomy where everything can be assigned to ...

LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) -The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined. What is ...

Seemingly small issues can have significant consequences. Rare-earth elements, which have featured prominently in the popular press in 2011, provide an example. They are used in small quantities, but ...

Initiative is focused on recovering critical minerals such as arsenic, zinc and possibly tungsten from copper mine tailings.