Samsung Investing in Rare Earth Alternatives
Samsung plans to invest in seven areas of research into new materials to substitute for rare earth metals.…
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A Scarcity of Rare Metals is Hindering Green Technologies
A shortage of rare earth metals, used in everything from electric car batteries to solar panels to wind…
The Potential of Urban Mining
At a time of growing resources shortages, electronic waste is a treasure trove of opportunity. Continue reading →
In China, Rare Earths Resurface
China’s rare earths may be perking up after prices mostly settled down after cutting exports of the 17…
Can Recycling Gold Help the Metal Regain its Luster?
How can the world continue to enjoy gold without wreaking havoc on the planet? One solution is for…
Facts About Rare Earth Elements
The U.S. currently imports all of its rare earths from China, France, Japan and Austria. Continue reading →
Researchers Worried Precious Metals Lost in E-Waste Recycling
Gold, copper, platinum and palladium are all precious metals Australians are throwing away by sending old televisions, telephones…
Where Do Old Cellphones Go to Die?
The average lifespan of a cellphone in the U.S. is less than two years. What happens to all…