Foundation Alloy, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, has launched Molyclast MC1200, reported to be the strongest commercially available molybdenum alloy. At up to three times stronger than the current market leader, MC1200’s fully recrystallised microstructure is said to deliver predictable…

Humanity has coveted the world’s most precious metals for as long as we’ve known of their existence. While many may think of gold, silver, and platinum as the most valuable metals, these are simply the most commonly traded. In reality,…

Longi Green Energy, a very large solar photovoltaic (PV) company, said this week it is developing the capacity to manufacture its products using base metals such as copper. The move is a response to the price of silver which rose…

Rare earth developer Critical Metals’ (Nasdaq: CRML) stock surged on Wednesday as it approved the construction of a multi-use storage and pilot facility in Qaqortoq, Greenland, to support its Tanbreez project. In a statement, the company said the works will…

Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of modern technology, from EV motors and wind turbines to smartphones and precision-guided systems. This map, via Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti, breaks down where the world’s known rare earth reserves are located in 2025, highlighting…

The material might just revolutionize modern manufacturing. In recently published research, scientists have revealed a special alloy that could change the game with its combination of temperature tolerance, resistance to wear, and previously unheard of fracture toughness. How do you…

In the world of artificial intelligence and image processing, a significant breakthrough has emerged that focuses on enhancing low-illumination images in coal mining environments. This realm often suffers from challenging visibility conditions, where conventional imaging techniques might fall short of…

These feathery gas detectors became beloved pets in the dark depths The canary in a coal mine is more than a metaphor—for nearly a century, this bright yellow songbird saved lives around the world by alerting miners of deadly harms…