Could North Korea be the Next Rare Earth Powerhouse?
China's investment in North Korea's urban mining potential could cause a shakeup in the global mineral sector. Continue…
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GTSO Sees Big Profit Potential in Canada’s Growing Stream of E-Waste
Green Technology Solutions sees big recycling potential in Canada's annual stream of 272,000 tons of e-waste. Continue reading…
China Zooming Towards the Distinction of Becoming the Largest Consumer of Rare Earths
Soon, the country will be the largest producer, exporter and consumer of rare earth minerals. Continue reading →
Pay dirt: Why rare earth metals matter to tech (FAQ)
A topic most people once considered as boring as dirt--rare earth minerals--has fast become a matter of international…
Why Recycling Used Electronics Could Help Build Electric Cars
Recycling old electronics isn’t necessarily something most Americans do. Many of us, it turns out, just stash our…
‘Urban Mining’: Japan Focuses On Recycling Rare Earth Metals From Discarded Electronic Products
Recent diplomatic conflicts resulted in China temporarily banning rare earth metal exports to Japan, a vital resource to…
Japan plans to mine rare earth metals in Vietnam
Japan plans to mine in Vietnam for rare earth metals used in high-tech manufacturing in a bid to…
Germany passes policy to secure rare earths
Germany's government has passed a strategy aimed at helping the export-driven nation secure enough of the exotic metals…