With China and Russia controlling 90% of magnesium, Magrathea CEO calls for urgent U.S. investment in domestic critical minerals production.
Glass makers push back after losing federal climate funds. The move sparks wider debate on equity and priorities in U.S. industrial policy.
A new battery recycling plant aims to close North America’s critical minerals gap. Local partnerships and integrated tech drive the strategy.
Mobile power demand is rising fast. ECHO’s industrial relaunch puts proven tech and stronger support at the center of the jobsite.
$267M in federal funding will help turn polluted, abandoned lots into new homes, green space, and small business hubs.
A uranium project by Anfield Energy becomes the first approved under Trump’s national energy emergency order, bypassing public input and fast-tracking permitting. Critics raise environmental and tribal concerns.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces major energy policy changes, including rescinding renewable energy incentives, streamlining oil and gas leasing, and fast-tracking permits.
Low-grade copper ores could finally pay off. A biotech twist on extraction is speeding up recovery—and cutting the need for harsh chemicals.
New lithium recovery results from Nevada suggest major cost savings. The process could help scale U.S. supply for EV and battery markets.
North of Fairbanks, hundreds of workers at Alaska’s biggest gold mine dig up, haul, crush and grind thousands of tons of ore each day, year-round. The sprawling Fort Knox mine consumes $40 million worth of power every year — more than any other business in the state.
Harita Nickel faces scrutiny as leaked documents reveal decade-long chromium-6 pollution at its Indonesian site supplying EV giants, despite public denials.
With a new directive, Trump accelerates U.S. entry into deep-sea mining, challenging U.N. efforts to regulate the emerging industry.
Terra Innovatum is merging with GSR III to go public. The deal supports commercialization of its SOLO micro-reactor by 2028.
Toxic metals now taint 16% of cropland, affecting key food regions. Agribusiness faces rising risks to production and trade stability.
Since our relaunch, engagement has surged — and we’re opening new ways for industry leaders to share insights, build visibility, and get involved.
The initiative, led by NCC, will centralize 16,000 tons of annual waste—including large volumes of metal and iron scrap—on a 40,000-square-meter site designed for sorting, recycling, and hazardous material handling.
Yupik community seeks UN help as Cold War military sites in Alaska continue to leak toxic waste and threaten Indigenous health.
New research finds joint implant metals in brain fluid. The discovery raises fresh concerns over long-term implant safety and monitoring.
Milford Mining is investing $100M to expand copper operations in Utah. The move supports U.S. mineral supply goals and clean energy growth.
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