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A multi-step hydrometallurgical treatment capable of extracting up to 70% of zinc from electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) has been developed and validated by researchers at the Universidad de Sevilla, according to a study published in the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy in April 2026. The findings…
Read moreNigeria sits on one of the most extraordinary concentrations of mineral wealth on the African continent, spanning virtually every category of critical mineral that the global clean energy transition, the digital economy, and advanced manufacturing depend upon. From the tin-rich highlands of the Jos…
Read moreTin prices reached historically high nominal levels in early 2026 and remained elevated and volatile through July, creating significant cost management challenges for electronics buyers and PCB assembly manufacturers worldwide. According to the International Tin Association (ITA), the LME…
Read moreInternational Graphite (ASX: IG6, FRA: H99) is positioning itself as a key non-Chinese player in the global graphite supply chain, pursuing an integrated processing strategy aimed at delivering near-term cashflow through a network of production facilities across Australia and Europe. Unlike many…
Read moreLockheed Martin is in advanced talks to secure domestic supplies of two critical minerals — scandium and germanium — as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on U.S. defense contractors to reduce their dependence on Chinese sources, according to two sources familiar with the discussions…
Read moreA newly identified tungsten deposit in Nevada could become the largest in the United States, but a long-standing NASA land withdrawal is blocking exploration across a significant portion of the project, even as concerns mount over America's dependence on Chinese tungsten supply, according to a…
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