Has Gold Mining Made a Comeback Through E-Waste?
Rare earth materials are in high demand due to the use of such minerals in gadgets worldwide, and…
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Electronics Waste Laws Tightened
From 2016, the minimum recycling collection rate will be 45% of the average amount of EEE placed on…
The Truth About Rare Earth, the Technology Metals
A new infographic shows how we source rare earth metals and where the earth's supply is headed. Continue…
New E-waste Disposal Solution: Just in Time for iPhone 5?
Could a solution for tracking shipments of used electronic components and subsystems and ensuring that they are disposed…
Rare Earth Elements Provide Emerging Market Exposure
Over the past two decades, there has been a rapid increase in demand for many items that require…
E-Scrap Export Control Proposal Splits Recyclers
The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act, banning the export of certain types of electronic waste, has divided recyclers. Continue…
E-Waste Market Returns to Growth
The global WEEE recycling services market was estimated at $1,424.6 million in 2011. Continue reading →
China Boosts its Yearly Rare-Earth Export Quota
The country holds a virtual monopoly on rare earth exports, boosting its quota more than 2% this year.…