Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals. These materials are the tiny building blocks powering modern life.

For the first time in 70 years, “the United States opened a rare earth mine,” reports RealClearInvestigation’s James Varney. “Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Ranchester,” Wyo., is “part of a critical effort to ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Yuanzhi Tang, Georgia Institute of Technology and Scott McWhorter, Georgia Institute ...

Star Minerals has received mining approval from the WA Department of Mines for its Tumblegum South gold project Plans are progressing quickly for grade control drilling Mining will begin in Q1 2026 ...

Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals. These materials are the tiny building blocks powering modern life.

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Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...