The story of neodymium reveals many of the challenges we’ll likely face across the supply chain in the coming century and beyond. Leaving aside meteorites that strike Earth’s surface and spacecraft ...

Metal feels colder than wood because it rapidly transfers heat away from your body due to its dense atomic structure and free electrons. This efficient heat conduction triggers a stronger sensation of ...

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have discovered a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This ...

MIT researchers found that metals retain hidden atomic patterns once believed to vanish during manufacturing. These patterns arise from microscopic dislocations that guide atoms into preferred ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hertha Metals today announced it has validated a significant technology breakthrough in modern steelmaking: a single-step process that is cheaper, more energy efficient, and ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto and AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M), an energy transition solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly assess the feasibility of ...

TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Japan's JX Advanced Metals (5016.T), opens new tab said on Friday it would invest 7 billion yen ($47 million) to boost pre-treatment capacity as it aims to increase the ...

In March 2024, the Council adopted the European critical raw materials act, as demand for rare earths is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years. Critical raw materials (CRMs) are raw ...