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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
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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inside Germanium Transistors
December 8, 2025

Inside Germanium Transistors

When we picture a transistor today, images of tiny silicon chips packed with millions, soon billions of microscopic structures come to mind. But transistors weren’t...

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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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Revitalizing America's domestic mineral supply and reducing reliance on foreign imports
December 8, 2025

Revitalizing America's domestic mineral supply and reducing reliance on foreign imports

In a bold move aimed at revitalizing America's domestic mineral supply and reducing reliance on imports, particularly those from China, President Donald Trump has approved...

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Lack of Geoscientists Could Undermine U.S.-Australian Deal On Critical Minerals
December 4, 2025

Lack of Geoscientists Could Undermine U.S.-Australian Deal On Critical Minerals

When the U.S. and Australia announced their ambitious $8.5 billion agreement to accelerate the supply of critical minerals last week, headlines buzzed with its potential...

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U.S. Signs Rare Earths Deal With Japan
December 4, 2025

U.S. Signs Rare Earths Deal With Japan

In an era where technological innovation drives global progress, the control over critical minerals, especially rare earth elements, has become a strategic asset. This week's...

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Canada Announces First Investments Under G7 Pact, Aims To Stockpile Critical Minerals
December 4, 2025

Canada Announces First Investments Under G7 Pact, Aims To Stockpile Critical Minerals

Canada used the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ meeting in Toronto on October 31, 2025, to vault itself to the center of a fast-forming alliance...

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Malaysia's Ban On Raw Rare Earths Exports Remains Despite the U.S. deal
December 1, 2025

Malaysia's Ban On Raw Rare Earths Exports Remains Despite the U.S. deal

Malaysia has reaffirmed its policy to ban the export of raw rare earth elements (REE), even in the wake of a new minerals cooperation agreement...

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Critical Metals Recovery From Titanium Dioxide Waste Acids (TDWA)
December 1, 2025

Critical Metals Recovery From Titanium Dioxide Waste Acids (TDWA)

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is widely used across industries due to its exceptional pigment properties, excellent whiteness, non-toxicity, and high opacity. It is a staple material...

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Australia And Canada Deepen Critical Minerals Collaboration
December 1, 2025

Australia And Canada Deepen Critical Minerals Collaboration

Australia and Canada have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Critical Minerals Collaboration. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the G7 Energy...

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A Guide to Grading Your Tungsten Assets
November 28, 2025

A Guide to Grading Your Tungsten Assets

In the intricate architecture of modern industry, few materials hold the strategic importance of tungsten carbide. Known elementally as Wolfram, tungsten boasts the highest melting...

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Turning Tungsten Sludge and Swarf into Revenue
November 28, 2025

Turning Tungsten Sludge and Swarf into Revenue

Tungsten carbide is a critical material across aerospace, mining, and tooling sectors due to its extreme hardness and high melting point. Manufacturing processes like grinding...

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China Is Losing Its Rare-Earth Trade Leverage
November 24, 2025

China Is Losing Its Rare-Earth Trade Leverage

Earlier this month, South Korean company JS Link announced a $223 million investment to build a permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Georgia. Though the scale...

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Western Aerospace's Continued Dependence on Russian Supply Amid the War in Ukraine
November 24, 2025

Western Aerospace's Continued Dependence on Russian Supply Amid the War in Ukraine

Since the launch of Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, the international community—led by the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom—has implemented...

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How U.S. Buyers of Critical Minerals Bypass China’s Export Bans
November 24, 2025

How U.S. Buyers of Critical Minerals Bypass China’s Export Bans

U.S. manufacturers, defense contractors, and tech firms are scrambling to secure a stable supply of critical minerals as China weaponizes its market dominance. Export controls...

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U.S. Adds New Elements To 'Critical Minerals' List
November 21, 2025

U.S. Adds New Elements To 'Critical Minerals' List

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has expanded its list of “critical minerals” to include ten new materials, among them copper, silver, and metallurgical...

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Russia To Produce Rare Earth Metals Roadmap By December 1, 2025
November 20, 2025

Russia To Produce Rare Earth Metals Roadmap By December 1, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his cabinet to produce a detailed roadmap for the extraction and production of rare and rare earth metals by...

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