The federal government is updating the region’s geological maps to expand the search for critical minerals and rare earth ...

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The Silicon Ridge mine could bolster efforts to make U.S. less dependent on China as it seeks to lead the world in AI, ...

A recent drill survey has discovered what might be North America's largest-known deposit of so-called "critical minerals." ...

A Utah company says it has unearthed a massive deposit of minerals crucial for building electric vehicles, semiconductors, satellites, magnets, and more. Ionic Minerals Technology, or Ionic MT, ...

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI — A mineral exploration company says it has found a small high-grade copper and nickel ore deposit in the Upper Peninsula Talon Metals, which is jointly developing the Tamarack ...

Researchers say they've discovered evidence for the recently proposed 'law of increasing functional information' by proving that minerals evolve as life does. When you purchase through links on our ...

Scientists have uncovered new details explaining why iron oxide minerals are such effective long-term carbon traps in soils.

Researchers say they are one step closer to finding out if life ever existed on Mars. An international team has found “compelling evidence” of multiple mineral-forming events just below the planet’s ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of National “Collect Rocks” Day, here’s a look at the wide variety of minerals — such as crystals and precious metals — that can be found across Central Virginia. Sept.