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In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existedThe Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7...
Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...
Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul calls for faster geothermal energy, critical mineral explorationArunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul has called for accelerating geothermal energy and critical mineral explorati...
Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandiumA remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan c...
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...
India, Russia discuss Vande Bharat, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs to deepen industrial tiesIndia and Russia reviewed industrial cooperation and explored new collaborations. Discussions focused on railway infrastructure and the Van...
India must manufacture clean-tech, not just consume it: Steel Minister KumaraswamyIndia's energy security now depends on manufacturing and resilient technology supply chains. The nation aims to become a global hub for cle...
Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloorWorld War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate ...
Uzbekistan invites Indian firms for mining, minerals push ahead of PM Modi's visitIn a bid to enhance economic ties, Uzbekistan is inviting Indian investments into its mining and metallurgy sectors, highlighting lucrative...
'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials sayPresident Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery ...
US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent saysUS officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeti...
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...