Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring elements with high economic value due to their scarcity, durability, and diverse industrial and investment uses. The most well-known precious metals ...

Rare-earth metals, also known as lanthanides, are critical parts of modern life that are often hidden in plain sight. Their name comes from the Greek "lanthanein," which means "hidden." True to form, ...

The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv's push to win Washington's support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two ...

Some of the most coveted metals on the planet are not just expensive, they are almost unimaginably scarce in Earth's crust ...

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You've likely come across the term "toxic heavy metals" in the news or online, but what do these mysterious-sounding substances mean for your health? More and more people are curious about how these ...

Engineers have spent decades trying to build metals that do not snap, melt, or grind away under extreme conditions, and for a ...

Experts expect silver prices to shift further in 2026 as demand and inflation further impact precious metal prices.

For most of my years on this earth, heavy metal has had nothing to do with food and everything to do with Black Sabbath and teen angst. But recently, the term has taken on a more concerning timbre.

Researchers have found toxic metals — including arsenic and lead — in over a dozen popular brands of tampons, raising questions about a menstrual hygiene product used by millions of Americans. Their ...

China’s new restrictions on exports of the metals could have an impact on the production of everything from LED lights to fighter jets. By Eli Tan Reporting from San Francisco For years, the Chinese ...