Gallium: The Unicorn of Critical Mineral Deposits
When you think of critical minerals, you probably think of lithium or cobalt, but some of the most threatened minerals […]
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Commodities
Important mined minerals, metals and other commodities including their uses and sources.
Carbon Sequestration: Green Windfall or Hot Air?
The fight against climate change is also a race to develop and adopt new technologies: one of these is CO2
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Have we Reached Peak Copper?
You don’t have to look very hard to find someone predicting a resource shortage, whether its’ peak oil or more
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Silver: The New Green Gold
Silver (Ag) has been considered a precious metal for thousands of years, but it has largely been outshone by rarer,
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Geologic Hydrogen: An Untapped Resource…If It Exists
The shift away from fossil fuels is the greatest challenge facing global civilization. Alternatives exist, but lack the flexibility, cheapness,
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The Next Generation of Cobalt Mines
Out of all the ‘critical’ metals, cobalt (Co) is perhaps the most threatened. This rare metal is a vital component
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The Seven Rarest Metals
In terms of abundance in the Earth’s crust, the rarest metals are: gold, platinum, osmium, iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, tellurium
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Vanadium
Well-known for its use as a steel alloy, vanadium has grown in popularity as a battery metal in recent years.
Helium Commodity Overview
Introduction Helium is a critical commodity for a high-tech world. It is widely known that helium is used for inflation
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Gemstone Commodity Overview
Gemstones have enchanted humans since ancient times. Gems were believed to be gifts of gods, miracles of nature or stars
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