A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife.
Category: Metals and Minerals
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A Happy Accident Created Sparkling Aventurine
Watchmakers use the material in both its glass and mineral forms.
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In Amsterdam, a Gem Story
Exhibits at the Diamond Museum describe the history and allure of the sparkling stone.
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How Geopolitics Is Complicating the Move to Clean Energy
The fate of Indonesia’s unrivaled stocks of nickel — a critical mineral used to make batteries for electric vehicles — is caught in the conflict between the United States and China.
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China’s Nickel Plants in Indonesia Created Needed Jobs, Plus Pollution
An influx of Chinese investment into nickel-processing on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sowing pollution while generating economic opportunity.
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Pacific Seabed Mining Delayed as International Agency Finalizes Rules
Efforts to extract the metals used in car batteries have been pushed off amid pressure from environmentalists and nations that oppose them.
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It’s Summer. Are You Suddenly Allergic to Your Jewelry?
Experts say heat and sweat can trigger problems with metal jewelry, especially alloys. But some brands make alternatives.
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Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
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‘Titanic’ Director James Cameron Points to Flaws in Titan Sub’s Design
The “Titanic” director and diving expert said he’d had concerns from the start about the vehicle’s hull composition and claims about its network of hull sensors.
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In Italy, Using Modern Jewelry Machinery for New Creations
Manufacturers in Vicenza are experimenting with technological advances that would allow brands to go beyond traditional handcrafted methods.
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The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
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China Could Dominate Sodium Batteries, the Next Big Advance in Power
China is far ahead of the rest of the world in the development of batteries that use sodium, which are starting to compete with ubiquitous lithium power cells.