Did you know that minerals are all around us? Minerals are the building blocks that make up rocks! They are the ores that we extract metals from to make electronics. They’re in the soils we need to ...

Getting rare earth minerals from mine waste, and decoding the language of the wolves. Montana researchers search for ways to refine rare earth elements from toxic mine waste. Plus, a Paradise Valley ...

Minerals aren’t just in rocks—they’re in your house, your food, even your body! From aluminum cans to toothpaste, and calcium to iron, discover how minerals shape the world around us and why they’re ...

Rare earth minerals are mostly sourced from China. Can we get them in the US? We need rare earth minerals for use in items we rely on for modern life. New tech holds possibilities for mining at home ...