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Metal Tech News digs deeper into the minerals and metals that make modern life possible and provides a continuous glimpse into the future.
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Denmark is teaming up with Rock Flour Company to tap into Greenland's glacial rock flour! This initiative aims to boost sustainable agriculture and tackle climate change by capturing CO2 and enhancing crops. 🌍🌱 https://t.co/mCnGRIQ15d
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Ultra-fine glacial powder could nourish soil, lock away carbon at scale. Better known for its rich stores of rare earths, gallium, and other critical minerals, Greenland also holds vast reserves of...
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Big news for the Elk Creek project in Nebraska! The U.S. government just prioritized niobium, dysprosium, and terbium as critical minerals. This means a push for domestic sourcing, boosting national security and creating jobs. https://t.co/bYRcybjEIw
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USGS draft elevates criticality of niobium, dysprosium, terbium found at Nebraska project. With the U.S. government elevating niobium, dysprosium, and terbium to the highest urgency tier on the...
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Big news for Columbus, Georgia! 🎉 JS Link America is investing $223 million to build a rare earth magnets plant, boosting local jobs by 520! This move strengthens Western supply chains and brings new opportunities to the community. https://t.co/ezPXqJF8Rn
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Korea-based JS Link unveils $223 million investment to help break Western reliance on China. South Korea-based JS Link is investing $223 million to build a rare earth magnets plant in Columbus,...
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Great news for @NioCorp! The Elk Creek project is now a top priority as the U.S. elevates niobium, dysprosium, and terbium to the highest urgency level. This move strengthens national security and boosts supply chain resilience! https://t.co/bYRcybkcy4
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USGS draft elevates criticality of niobium, dysprosium, terbium found at Nebraska project. With the U.S. government elevating niobium, dysprosium, and terbium to the highest urgency tier on the...
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The US Export-Import Bank is proposing a $570 million loan to Graphite One for its Graphite Creek mine in Alaska. This investment boosts an all-American supply chain for lithium-ion battery graphite. https://t.co/CwiOL7wrxb
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Second offer elevates US Export‑Import Bank's support for Graphite One's all-American mine-to-battery supply chain plans to $895M. In another show of government support for the mine-to-batteries...
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Aurquest Alaska is teaming up with @innovationmines to trial RZOLV, a safe, non-toxic solution for extracting gold from black sands! This game-changer aims to revolutionize placer mining and boost gold recovery in beautiful Alaska! 🏔️💰 https://t.co/zveYCjioXZ
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LOI with Innovation Mining advances commercialization of non-toxic gold recovery solution. Aurquest Alaska Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Innovation Mining Inc. to test the company's...
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Researchers in Australia have found a way to turn Martian soil into iron alloys. This breakthrough could lead to sustainable metal production on Mars, making our dreams of living there even closer to reality! 🌌🔧 https://t.co/5tbrS832SJ
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Australian scientists pioneer astrometallurgy to turn Martian soil into building metals. Recognizing that rocketing materials from Earth is an impractical and cost-prohibitive solution for long-term...
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The USGS has unveiled the Cooperative National Geologic Map, a super cool interactive tool that combines over 100 maps of the contiguous 48 states. Perfect for mineral exploration and for anyone curious about our planet! 🌍🗺️ https://t.co/rFcSLmovmz
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Cooperative National Geologic Map combines 100-plus maps into a single interactive resource. The search for minerals and metals critical to the United States will now benefit from the most detailed...
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The @USGS has expanded its critical minerals list to 54, adding key minerals like copper and lead! This move will help strengthen our domestic supply chains, boosting the U.S. economy and defense. 💪💖 https://t.co/6UyB55Qrg7
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Copper, lead, potash, rhenium, silicon, and silver added; arsenic and tellurium removed. The U.S. Geological Survey is proposing to expand the official list of minerals deemed critical to the United...
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Great news from @Energy_Fuels Inc.! They've successfully produced 99.9% pure dysprosium oxide at their White Mesa Mill in Utah! This milestone boosts the U.S. supply chain for heavy rare earth elements, reducing our reliance on foreign sources. https://t.co/uaPH7WZTRQ
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Energy Fuels produces first fully disclosed high-purity dysprosium oxide in the U.S. In another milestone along the road to establishing a complete rare earths supply chain in the United States,...
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Flash Metals USA is launching an innovative e-waste metal recovery plant in Texas by December 2025! 🌟 With cutting-edge flash Joule heating, we're set to recover precious metals from electronic waste—making recycling easier and more efficient! https://t.co/lFUTLekWsG
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Will use Flash Metal tech to recover metals from circuit boards by Dec. Pioneering a new approach to critical minerals recovery, Texas-based Flash Metals USA Inc. reported substantial progress on its...
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The booming demand for AI-powered data centers is revealing a crucial minerals challenge in the U.S.! 🌎 We’re learning just how much we depend on imports for the vital minerals driving our tech future. Let’s innovate and secure our resources! https://t.co/Bzyo2kerMt
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Data centers have insatiable appetite for energy and mined materials. From training the latest artificial intelligence models to streaming the next blockbuster movie, data centers are growing so fast...
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The @ENERGY is investing nearly $1 billion to boost domestic production of critical minerals. This will help reduce our reliance on foreign sources and strengthen energy security for a brighter, more self-sufficient future! 💰🔋 https://t.co/mdmgZwqAD2
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Announces grants to support mining, processing, and manufacturing tech across critical mineral supply chains. In support of a national endeavor to establish a reliable supply of minerals and materi...
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Oklahoma is stepping up as a top player in critical minerals! With its strong energy and transport networks, the state is attracting billions for refining and recycling facilities. This means jobs, innovation, and a greener future for all! https://t.co/AWU6OpxWk7
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Business-friendly state leverages energy and infrastructure to anchor critical mineral supply chains. Oklahoma is rapidly emerging as a master link in domestic supply chains that will break America's...
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The @USDOD is boosting our tech future with a $150 million loan to MP Materials! This will ramp up rare earth element production at Mountain Pass, helping strengthen our supply chains. https://t.co/h4c4umuFjA
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MP Materials will use the funds to establish heavy REE separation capacity at Mountain Pass. To help ensure the United States has a reliable domestic supply of heavy rare earths, the U.S. Department...
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Great news! The U.S. is teaming up with @MPMaterials in a multi-billion-dollar deal to boost our rare earths supply chain. This partnership will help us break free from China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen our future! 🌟 https://t.co/mlHiUsMGfu
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DOD-backed MP Materials breaks China link, rebuilding in the US. Rare earth elements (REEs) have long been the quiet champions of modern technology, lending their unique and almost alchemistic...
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Big news! The U.S. is working hard to strengthen its supply chain for critical minerals! New executive orders will help reduce dependence on Chinese imports and speed up project approvals. This means more jobs and a brighter, greener future for all! https://t.co/ErCcy21sJ7
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Executive orders, alliances, and a Big Beautiful Minerals Bill. From a flurry of executive orders focused on bolstering domestic critical minerals production to trade policies that are rerouting...
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We're thrilled to announce that @e_propelled is teaming up with @USARareEarth to create powerful neodymium magnets for drones! This partnership strengthens the U.S. supply chain for military and commercial unmanned vehicles. Soaring to new heights! https://t.co/GPaIUxufnu
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Partnership advances U.S. supply of rare earth magnets for military and commercial unmanned vehicles. With rare earth magnets being a key component of high-performance drones, ePropelled Inc. has...
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China's grip on critical minerals is raising alarms for U.S. supply chains and high-tech manufacturing! With export restrictions tightening, it's time to boost our own resources and innovation. Let's build a brighter, self-sufficient future! https://t.co/lZ2AIRsHFl
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To China, the hoard is more valuable than the metals themselves. Like the winged wyvern of mythical legendarium, China fiercely protects a trove amassed over decades. The Red Dragon, however, is not...
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The U.S. is teaming up for a brighter future! By building new partnerships, we’re reshaping our mineral supply chains to reduce reliance on China. This means more security for high-tech and defense industries. Let’s innovate together! https://t.co/CzutLw7Hnw
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The US and its allies respond as China asserts its dominance. Welcome to Critical Minerals Alliances 2025, the fifth installment of the annual Data Mine North special publication dedicated to...
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