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Hidden Value of Tungsten Carbide (WC) Scrap
July 7, 2025

Hidden Value of Tungsten Carbide (WC) Scrap

Tungsten Carbide (WC) stands as a marvel of material science, renowned for its exceptional hardness, unparalleled wear resistance, and remarkable heat tolerance. These properties make...

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Tantalum Geology, Market, and Supply
July 7, 2025

Tantalum Geology, Market, and Supply

Geology of Tantalum Deposits Tantalum (Ta) is primarily extracted from a variety of geological sources, with the most significant being pegmatite-hosted deposits. These deposits are...

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Formal vs Informal Recycling
July 7, 2025

Formal vs Informal Recycling

Recycling plays a crucial role in waste management and resource conservation, helping reduce the environmental footprint of industries and households alike. However, there are stark...

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An Analysis of the Global Impact of China's Tungsten Export Restrictions
July 7, 2025

An Analysis of the Global Impact of China's Tungsten Export Restrictions

China has cultivated an overwhelming dominance across the entire tungsten supply chain, encompassing mining, processing, and export. This pervasive control positions China as the undisputed...

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Trends in Global Copper Mining
July 3, 2025

Trends in Global Copper Mining

Global copper resources are categorized using internationally recognized systems such as the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC), which distinguishes between various types of deposits. These...

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Global Copper Production and Recycling
July 3, 2025

Global Copper Production and Recycling

Copper stands as a cornerstone material across a multitude of industries, its significance amplified by its crucial role in the ongoing global transition towards green...

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US Greenlights Rare Earth Mine Next to Mountain Pass in California
July 3, 2025

US Greenlights Rare Earth Mine Next to Mountain Pass in California

The Mountain Pass Mine, located in the Mojave Desert of southeastern California, is the largest and currently the only producing rare earth element (REE) mine...

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Current Status of Titanium Recycling Technology
July 3, 2025

Current Status of Titanium Recycling Technology

Titanium (Ti) recycling has emerged as a vital industrial process due to the increasing global demand for this strategic metal, especially in aerospace, medical, and...

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Simple Recycling of Titanium Alloy Scrap Using Hydrogen Plasma Arc
June 30, 2025

Simple Recycling of Titanium Alloy Scrap Using Hydrogen Plasma Arc

Titanium alloys are widely used in industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and automotive due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability....

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The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the Aerospace Supply Chain
June 30, 2025

The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the Aerospace Supply Chain

The aerospace industry relies heavily on titanium due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance making it essential for aircraft structures and...

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Recovery of Rare-Earth Elements from Magnet Waste
June 30, 2025

Recovery of Rare-Earth Elements from Magnet Waste

The growing global demand for rare-earth elements (REEs), particularly neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), and dysprosium (Dy), is driven by their vital role in technologies such...

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Osmium as an Investment
June 30, 2025

Osmium as an Investment

Osmium is the eighth and last of the precious metals, belonging to the platinum group. It holds the distinction of being the rarest stable (non-radioactive)...

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Osmium Recycling
June 23, 2025

Osmium Recycling

Osmium holds the distinction of being the rarest precious metal and, indeed, the rarest stable element found in the Earth's crust. It naturally occurs as...

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Current Prospect of Dental Zirconia Recycling
June 23, 2025

Current Prospect of Dental Zirconia Recycling

The widespread adoption of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (Y-TZPs) in dentistry, facilitated by precise CAD/CAM technology, has brought excellent mechanical properties and convenience to dental...

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The Challenge of Recycling Superalloy Scrap
June 23, 2025

The Challenge of Recycling Superalloy Scrap

Recycling machined superalloy scrap, such as turnings and borings, is a highly desirable goal, yet it presents significant challenges for conventional remelting techniques. The scrap's...

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Recycling Process of Aircraft Metallic Materials
June 23, 2025

Recycling Process of Aircraft Metallic Materials

The global aircraft industry is poised for significant growth, with passenger and cargo traffic projected to expand at average annual rates of 5.1% and 5.6%,...

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How the U.S. Can Counter China’s Rare Earth Export Ban by Exploiting Its High-Purity Quartz Vulnerability
June 18, 2025

How the U.S. Can Counter China’s Rare Earth Export Ban by Exploiting Its High-Purity Quartz Vulnerability

China recently imposed export restrictions on several rare earth metals including samarium, gadolinium, and terbium as part of its broader strategy in the ongoing U.S.–China...

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Current State of Germanium Supply
June 18, 2025

Current State of Germanium Supply

Domestic Production and Processing In 2024, the United States did not produce any germanium from primary refining sources. However, germanium was indirectly produced as a...

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Reciprocal Tariffs Expose U.S. Weakness in Rare Earth Metal Supply
June 18, 2025

Reciprocal Tariffs Expose U.S. Weakness in Rare Earth Metal Supply

Reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods was intended to protect American industries, but instead, it has exposed a glaring vulnerability the United States' dependence on China...

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Why Export Controls Are the Weapon of Choice in the US-China Trade War
June 18, 2025

Why Export Controls Are the Weapon of Choice in the US-China Trade War

The US-China trade war has escalated over the years, moving from tariff disputes to a fierce competition for technological and geopolitical dominance. One of the...

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World Minerals Outlook
June 18, 2025

World Minerals Outlook

The World Minerals Outlook for 2029 provides a comprehensive look at the future of critical minerals, including cobalt, gallium, helium, lithium, magnesium, palladium, platinum, and...

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How Myanmar’s Rebels Are Disrupting the World’s Rare Earth Supply Chain
June 18, 2025

How Myanmar’s Rebels Are Disrupting the World’s Rare Earth Supply Chain

The global rare earth supply chain is facing an unprecedented disruption due to ongoing conflict in Myanmar, where the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has taken...

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Why the US isn't A Major Player In Rare Earths
June 18, 2025

Why the US isn't A Major Player In Rare Earths

Rare earths are not geologically rare, although their current mining and intermediate production structure give that impression. While approximately 30 percent of global rare earth...

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The Silent Surge of  Critical Metals Are Reshaping Global Markets
June 12, 2025

The Silent Surge of Critical Metals Are Reshaping Global Markets

While trade wars and tariffs between the United States and China dominate headlines, a more fundamental shift is quietly reshaping global industries: the skyrocketing prices...

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Financial Aspects of the Rare-Earth Elements (REE) Market
June 12, 2025

Financial Aspects of the Rare-Earth Elements (REE) Market

The financial aspects of the Rare-Earth Elements (REE) market are complex, driven by various factors such as market capitalization, the systematic risk of mining companies,...

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