Can Urban Mining Revolutionize Central Africa and its Conflict Minerals?
Violence is common when it comes to conflict minerals, the very same minerals powering your mobile and home…
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What is the Circular Economy?
An increasing number of companies, government entities and other organizations are "closing the loop" and embracing the circular…
China No Longer Has a Stranglehold on the World’s Supply of Rare Earth Metals
When China began restricting exports in 2010, rare earth prices soared. But just two years later, prices were…
Why Rare Earth Recycling is Rare and What We Can Do About It
As they are integral parts of products with skyrocketing demand, rare earth metals face soaring demand, too. Continue…
Rare Earth Metals: Tech Manufacturers Must Think Again, and So Must Users
As the raw materials become scarcer, and China tightens its grip on trade, we need to break our…
The Future of Rare Earth Recycling
Companies are scrambling to find ways to reuse costly rare earth elements. Continue reading →
Rare Earth Recycling Takes on New Luster
Rare earths are not just important for green technologies, but also in smartphones and other mobile gadgets. Continue…
How a Rare Metals Shortage is Impacting the Future of Green Tech
The move toward new and better technologies means an ever-increasing demand for exotic metals that are scarce thanks…