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Availability of Zirconium and Hafnium
May 12, 2025

Availability of Zirconium and Hafnium

Zirconium and hafnium are two closely related metals that play a crucial role in modern technology, particularly within the nuclear energy sector and in the...

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Critical Raw Materials
May 12, 2025

Critical Raw Materials

In recognition of the challenges posed by metal scarcity, The European Commission has compiled a list of ‘critical raw materials’ (CRMs), to which ‘unhindered access’ is...

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Germanium's Role in Medicine
May 12, 2025

Germanium's Role in Medicine

Germanium (Ge), a trace element and a member of the carbon group, has garnered significant interest for its potential medical applications. With its versatile...

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The Ongoing Deficit Of Rhenium May Lead To An Increase In Recycling Efforts
May 12, 2025

The Ongoing Deficit Of Rhenium May Lead To An Increase In Recycling Efforts

Rhenium (Re) remains one of the most critical and rarest elements in the global supply chain, largely due to its unique properties and limited...

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Forging the Future: How Quest Metals Drives the Global Recycled Metal Revolution
May 8, 2025

Forging the Future: How Quest Metals Drives the Global Recycled Metal Revolution

Quest Metals, founded in 2003 by CEO Cole Morace, has evolved from a one‑person tungsten carbide recycler into a global leader in minor and high‑temperature...

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The Challenges and Constraints of Indium Recycling
May 7, 2025

The Challenges and Constraints of Indium Recycling

In the ever-evolving world of technology, certain materials are critical to the production of advanced electronics, renewable energy systems, and consumer devices. Indium, a lesser-known...

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US Plans on Getting Ukraine's Minerals
May 7, 2025

US Plans on Getting Ukraine's Minerals

President Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine is reshaping how the United States engages in foreign conflicts. Rather than providing aid as a moral obligation or...

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China’s Gallium & Germanium Export Curbs: U.S. Impact
May 7, 2025

China’s Gallium & Germanium Export Curbs: U.S. Impact

China’s role as a major supplier of critical mineral commodities, such as gallium and germanium, has significant implications for the global economy, especially for countries...

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Canada and the U.S. Joint Investment in Critical Mineral Resources
May 7, 2025

Canada and the U.S. Joint Investment in Critical Mineral Resources

Canada and the United States have announced a landmark joint investment aimed at unlocking critical mineral resources in the Yukon Territory, marking a pivotal moment...

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Tantalum Capacitors
May 5, 2025

Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are critical components in modern electronics, valued for their high capacitance, stability, and reliability. They have become a preferred choice in applications...

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Zirconium Scrap Recycling
May 5, 2025

Zirconium Scrap Recycling

Zirconium (Zr) is a critical material used across various industries, including nuclear energy, chemical plants, special alloys, explosives, and medical tools. The global demand for...

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The Primary and Secondary Production of Germanium
May 5, 2025

The Primary and Secondary Production of Germanium

Germanium is a critical material with numerous high-tech applications, such as in semiconductors, infrared optics, solar cells, and fiber optics. As the demand for these...

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Recent Advances in Germanium Recovery
April 28, 2025

Recent Advances in Germanium Recovery

Germanium, a critical and rare metal, is increasingly in demand due to its applications in high-tech industries such as telecommunications, electronics, solar energy, and fiber...

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Zirconium Isotopes
April 28, 2025

Zirconium Isotopes

Zirconium (Zr), with its atomic number 40, is a transition metal known for its remarkable stability and diverse applications. It exists naturally in several isotopes,...

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Brazil as a Rising Competitor in Rare Earth Metals
April 24, 2025

Brazil as a Rising Competitor in Rare Earth Metals

Brazil is emerging as a key player in the global rare earths market, driven by growing geopolitical tensions and Western efforts to reduce dependence on...

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The Approaching Era of Copper Scarcity
April 21, 2025

The Approaching Era of Copper Scarcity

Copper stands as one of modern civilization's essential materials, critical for energy infrastructure, construction, technology, and transportation. Ranking only behind iron and aluminum in importance,...

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Potential Effects of China’s Gallium and Germanium Export Restrictions on the U.S. Economy
April 16, 2025

Potential Effects of China’s Gallium and Germanium Export Restrictions on the U.S. Economy

The potential disruption of China’s gallium and germanium exports has significant implications for the U.S. economy, particularly in industries dependent on these critical minerals. Gallium...

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The U.S. Push to Decouple from Chinese Tungsten
April 14, 2025

The U.S. Push to Decouple from Chinese Tungsten

The United States is accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on Chinese tungsten, a critical mineral essential to aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. With China...

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Greenland Potential as a New Source of Rare Earth Minerals
April 9, 2025

Greenland Potential as a New Source of Rare Earth Minerals

Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland is driven by several factors, but one of the most prominent is the island's vast mineral resources, particularly Learn More

Recovery and Separation of Indium from Waste
April 9, 2025

Recovery and Separation of Indium from Waste

Almost $10 billion of essential materials from e-waste is recoverable, many of which contain indium which can provide economic opportunities when recycled properly… The...

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Tungsten Extraction Processes
April 9, 2025

Tungsten Extraction Processes

Tungsten is a critical metal known for its high melting point and excellent hardness, making it essential in various industrial applications, including the production of...

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How Tantalum Capacitors Are Made
April 7, 2025

How Tantalum Capacitors Are Made

Construction of Tantalum Capacitors Tantalum capacitors are essential components in electronic circuits, known for their high capacitance per volume and stable electrical properties. The...

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China's Control on Tungsten Supply Amid Escalating Trade War
April 7, 2025

China's Control on Tungsten Supply Amid Escalating Trade War

On February 4, 2025, China announced new export controls on tungsten and four other critical metals molybdenum, tellurium, bismuth, and indium marking a significant escalation...

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Applications Of Different Alloys Of Titanium In Aerospace
April 3, 2025

Applications Of Different Alloys Of Titanium In Aerospace

During the late 1940s and early 1950s, as World War II was winding down, scientists began to explore the unique properties of titanium, leading to...

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The Various Strategies Employed to Clean and Dismantle Aircrafts
April 3, 2025

The Various Strategies Employed to Clean and Dismantle Aircrafts

Aircraft Dismantling of Retired Aircraft As the global fleet of aircraft ages, an increasing number of retired aircraft are reaching the end of their...

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