Usually, what springs to mind when you think of the world’s most expensive substances are gold, silver, and platinum. However, according to a study conducted by the BBC’s ‘Science Focus,’ the reality ...

In an escalation of his dispute with global trade partners, President Trump called for the Commerce Department to look at possible security risks from America's reliance on imported "rare earth ...

Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance.

The strategy outlines an ambition for the UK to produce 10% of mineral needs domestically and achieve 20% of that through ...

Discover how scientists can use harmless, genetically engineered viruses like sponges to extract rare earth metals from water ...

Walking into a jewelry store usually means seeing the same lineup of diamonds, gold, and maybe some sapphires if you’re lucky. Precious metals and classic gemstones have dominated the market for ...

Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. To unlock ...