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THE AUTHOR

Cole Morace

Cole Morace has over 20 years of experience in the metals recycling and mining industry. He is the founder of Quest Metals which aims to revolutionize the sustainable recycling of metal scrap from aerospace, aviation, and gas turbines.

With an unwavering dedication to sustainability, Cole ensures that turbine scraps find new life, reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. Trust in him to provide top-notch turbine scrap recycling solutions that meet industry standards and exceed expectations.

Cole Morace, President of Quest Alloys & Metals
White House Trade Adviser Sees US Ending Chinese Dominance Of Critical Minerals
January 12, 2026

White House Trade Adviser Sees US Ending Chinese Dominance Of Critical Minerals

Comments by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro that the United States will “end” China’s position in the rare-earth market and “quickly wipe away” what...

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Bessent To Meet China’s Vice-Premier In Bid To Solve Rare Earths Spat
January 12, 2026

Bessent To Meet China’s Vice-Premier In Bid To Solve Rare Earths Spat

Tensions between the United States and China are once again on the rise as Beijing moves forward with sweeping new restrictions on rare earth exports....

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Why Xi Jinping's Weaponization of Minerals Will Ultimately Backfire
January 12, 2026

Why Xi Jinping's Weaponization of Minerals Will Ultimately Backfire

In the great power contest of the 21st century, rare earth elements, the obscure but essential building blocks of modern technology, have emerged as a...

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The West Is Recycling Rare Earths To Escape China’s Grip, But It’S Not Enough
January 8, 2026

The West Is Recycling Rare Earths To Escape China’s Grip, But It’S Not Enough

China has consistently used its dominant position to influence global markets and assert geopolitical pressure. Notable examples include the 2010 rare earths embargo against Japan,...

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Tungsten Turnings: Recovering One of the Most Valuable Scraps in Manufacturing
January 8, 2026

Tungsten Turnings: Recovering One of the Most Valuable Scraps in Manufacturing

Tungsten is an indispensable metal in industry, known for its extreme properties: the highest melting point of all metals at 3,410 °C (6,170 °F), an...

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Australia Offers To Sell Shares In Critical Minerals Reserve To Allies
January 8, 2026

Australia Offers To Sell Shares In Critical Minerals Reserve To Allies

In a bold move to reshape the geopolitical landscape of critical minerals, Australia has announced plans to sell equity stakes in its newly established A$1.2...

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Critical Minerals Caught Between Demand Dreams and a Harsh Supply Reality
January 5, 2026

Critical Minerals Caught Between Demand Dreams and a Harsh Supply Reality

The global push toward a clean energy future has brought critical minerals, such as nickel, lithium, cobalt, and copper, into the spotlight. Analysts and governments...

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African Nations Unite to Form a Coalition to Control Strategic Minerals
January 5, 2026

African Nations Unite to Form a Coalition to Control Strategic Minerals

In a landmark move set to redefine the continent’s role in the global green economy, the African Union (AU) has unveiled plans to create a...

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How the Current Administration Is Seeking Equity in Critical Mineral Producers to Secure America's Future
January 5, 2026

How the Current Administration Is Seeking Equity in Critical Mineral Producers to Secure America's Future

In a bold strategy that marks a new era of U.S. industrial policy, the current administration is actively seeking equity stakes in companies that produce...

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Sources of Titanium Alloy Powder
December 29, 2025

Sources of Titanium Alloy Powder

Additive Manufacturing leverages the layer-by-layer precision of 3D printing to minimize waste and optimize material usage, a process seemingly tailor-made for titanium. Currently, over 50%...

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Home Scrap vs Purchased Scrap Titanium
December 29, 2025

Home Scrap vs Purchased Scrap Titanium

The titanium industry operates within a sophisticated, highly engineered ecosystem where scrap is not a byproduct to be discarded, but rather a vital feedstock that...

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The Hidden Value of Titanium Turnings and Solids
December 29, 2025

The Hidden Value of Titanium Turnings and Solids

In metalworking shops across the globe, bins overflow with blue-grey curls of titanium, often overlooked and quickly discarded to free up floor space. Yet, in...

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How the U.S. and Allies Are Reshaping the Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain
December 22, 2025

How the U.S. and Allies Are Reshaping the Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain

As the world pivots toward a future powered by clean energy, advanced electronics, and resilient defense systems, the building blocks of that future, critical minerals,...

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Drone Warfare is Destroying our Germanium Supply
December 22, 2025

Drone Warfare is Destroying our Germanium Supply

The battlefield in Ukraine has become both a proving ground for modern drone warfare and a high-stakes laboratory for the future of military resource consumption....

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Ford Suppliers Receive China's New Streamlined Rare-Earth Licenses
December 22, 2025

Ford Suppliers Receive China's New Streamlined Rare-Earth Licenses

China has begun issuing its first wave of streamlined rare earth export licenses, creating a bifurcated market for Western automakers. While the move restores critical...

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China Issues First Streamlined Rare Earth Export Licenses
December 18, 2025

China Issues First Streamlined Rare Earth Export Licenses

In a significant move that could reshape the global rare earth supply chain, China has issued its first batch of streamlined export licenses for rare...

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US Plans More Stakes In Minerals Companies
December 18, 2025

US Plans More Stakes In Minerals Companies

The United States has initiated a historic scale-up of direct investments in critical minerals companies. With over $1 billion deployed in 2025 alone, Washington is...

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US, Congo Eye Minerals Pact Amid Push for Peace Deal with Rwanda
December 18, 2025

US, Congo Eye Minerals Pact Amid Push for Peace Deal with Rwanda

In a high-profile diplomatic spectacle staged in Washington, D.C. in December 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic...

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Tungsten Prices Continue to Soar
December 15, 2025

Tungsten Prices Continue to Soar

The global tungsten market is witnessing a strong growth trajectory, with its valuation expected to rise from USD 5.16 billion in 2024 to USD 9.65...

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A Better Way to Make Titanium
December 15, 2025

A Better Way to Make Titanium

Titanium carries with it the allure of a metal destined for greatness. It is stronger than steel but nearly half as heavy, corrosion-resistant like gold,...

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How Japan Quietly Built a Rare Earth Lifeline Beyond China
December 15, 2025

How Japan Quietly Built a Rare Earth Lifeline Beyond China

Fifteen years ago, Japan found itself at the mercy of an unexpected weapon, rare earths. In 2010, amid a fiery territorial dispute with China over...

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The Future Of Recycling: Critical Metals From EV Batteries
December 11, 2025

The Future Of Recycling: Critical Metals From EV Batteries

In recent years, the global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has grown at an unprecedented pace. Approximately 95% of all EVs have been sold in...

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Microwave Technology Offers a Cleaner Solution to Keep Critical Minerals Out of Landfills
December 11, 2025

Microwave Technology Offers a Cleaner Solution to Keep Critical Minerals Out of Landfills

Every time you discard a broken smartphone, outdated laptop, or used-up LED, there's more at stake than just desk clutter. Tucked inside these everyday electronics...

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Reinventing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain
December 11, 2025

Reinventing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The global race to secure critical minerals is intensifying, and for the United States, reinventing its supply chain is no longer just an economic imperative;...

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Can Australia Help the U.S. Break Free from China’s Rare-Earth Metals Grip?
December 8, 2025

Can Australia Help the U.S. Break Free from China’s Rare-Earth Metals Grip?

In the intensifying geopolitical chess game between global superpowers China and the United States, a seemingly obscure category of elements, rare earths, has emerged as...

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