For decades scientists have been puzzled by the formation of rare hyper-enriched gold deposits in places like Ballarat in Australia, Serra Palada in Brazil, and Red Lake in Ontario. While such ...

Among the areas in China where rare earth minerals are relative abundant, Bayan Obo, located in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has unique significance. Its vast reserves account for about 90 percent of the ...

Researchers have shed new light on the formation mechanisms of a rare earth-bearing mineral that is in increasingly high demand across the globe for its use in the green energy and tech industries.

The Doerr School of Sustainability hosted a launch symposium this summer for Mineral-X, a new affiliate program that combines technological innovation with community representation and stewardship ...

In the high desert along the Nevada–Oregon border, a quiet basin formed by an ancient supervolcano is rapidly becoming a global focal point. Hidden beneath the McDermitt Caldera lies what scientists ...

Alexander Gysi believes that understanding when, how and where critical minerals form is essential for U.S. independence in resourcing these elements. “That’s the first step of exploration,” said Gysi ...