A recent discovery of a rare element in lunar soil holds the potential to radically alter the production of batteries. This article examines the specifics of this element, the potential benefits and ...

Rare earth elements sit quietly inside smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines, yet they are notoriously difficult ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both extraction and production of an essential ingredient for everything from ...

A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and ...

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) play a pivotal role in modern technology, and their geochemical behaviour is of considerable scientific and economic interest. The processes that govern their mobilisation, ...