Missouri mining companies and scientists are working to strengthen domestic supply chains of critical minerals like cobalt, gallium and germanium by tapping into industrial waste and re-mining ...

The researchers have experimented with several methods for extracting minerals from seaweed, trying to find the least energy-intensive process. After many rounds of tests, the researchers found a ...

Chinese scientists have developed a new solar-powered method for extracting lithium from seawater and brine. This innovative approach could provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution to the ...

When fulfilled holiday wish lists include a new smartphone, upgraded laptop or the latest game console, their retired predecessors might be in cluttered junk drawers or landfills by January. Thanks to ...

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as ...

Heap leaching is a cost‐effective, environmentally considerate method for extracting valuable metals from low-grade ores. This process involves piling crushed ore and irrigating it with a leaching ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah is scrutinizing a mineral company, accusing it of unauthorized extractions of lithium from the Great Salt Lake. Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ...