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Sourcing dysprosium for high-performance magnets

The demand for high-performance permanent magnets has risen sharply as industries from electric vehicles to wind energy push for greater efficiency and miniaturization. Meeting this demand depends on securing a reliable supply of one critical element: dysprosium. This article examines the geological sources, processing challenges, market dynamics, and technological strategies involved in sourcing dysprosium for […]

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Tumas Mine – Namibia – Uranium

The Tumas Mine is a noteworthy uranium project located in central coastal Namibia. Situated within a prolific uranium province, Tumas has attracted international attention for its potential to contribute to global nuclear fuel supplies as well as to Namibia’s economic development. This article examines where the deposit sits geographically and geologically, what is extracted there,

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Zoisite – (mineral)

Zoisite is a fascinating and versatile mineral that bridges the world of crystallography, gemology and regional geology. Belonging to the epidote group, it displays a range of colors and textures, from pale green and pink to intense blue and violet, and appears in geological settings shaped by intense pressure and temperature. In this article you

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Variscite – (stone)

Variscite is an often-overlooked but captivating mineral prized for its vibrant green hues and delicate textures. It occupies a special place among collectors and jewelers alike, admired for its aesthetic qualities and its geological story. This article explores the mineral’s chemistry and formation, principal localities where it occurs, its uses in jewelry and lapidary arts,

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Unakite – (stone)

Unakite is a striking, mottled stone that attracts collectors, lapidaries, and metaphysical enthusiasts alike with its mixture of **unakite**’s green and pink tones. Formed through the interplay of mineral alteration processes, it presents a visually rich texture that combines the glassy sparkle of **quartz** with the deep green of **epidote** and the warm pink of

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Global thorium resource potential for advanced reactors

The following article examines the global potential of thorium as an alternative nuclear resource and its relevance for advanced reactor systems. It surveys the geological distribution of thorium, evaluates current estimates of recoverable reserves, contrasts thorium-based fuel cycles with conventional uranium cycles, and discusses technological, economic and policy challenges that determine whether thorium can play

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