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Magnesium supply chain instability and global risks

Informations

The global economy increasingly relies on lightweight metals to meet energy, transportation and electronic demands. Among these, magnesium plays an outsized role due to its low density and favorable mechanical properties. However, the current landscape for magnesium supply is marked by concentration, logistical fragility and geopolitical tensions, raising alarms about broader economic and strategic risks. […]

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Kennecott Eagle Mine – United States – Nickel/Copper

Mining

The Kennecott Eagle Mine is a modern underground mining operation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that has attracted attention for its production of critical metals, its comparatively small surface footprint, and the complex balance it represents between natural-resource development and environmental stewardship. Operated by a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, the mine extracts sulfide-hosted ore and produces

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Beryllonite

Knowledge base

Beryllonite is a small but fascinating member of the phosphate mineral family. Although it rarely captures headlines like beryl or tourmaline, it offers mineralogists, collectors and researchers a unique window into the behavior of beryllium and phosphate chemistry in pegmatitic environments. This article explores its nature, where it is found, how it is used or

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Benitoite

Knowledge base

Benitoite is a small but spectacular mineral known for its vivid blue color and striking optical behavior. Discovered in the early 20th century and forever tied to a single California locality, it has become a symbol of geological rarity and gemological fascination. This article explores the mineral’s chemistry and physical properties, the geological environments in

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Bearite

Knowledge base

Before I write the full article, could you clarify what you mean by “Bearite”? A few possibilities I want to confirm so I produce the correct, detailed article: – Do you mean the mineral “barite” (also spelled baryte, barium sulfate)? – Is “Bearite” a brand name, product, company, or fictional material/concept? – Is it related

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Rubidium

Rare Earth Element

Rubidium is an intriguing and versatile element that sits among the alkali metals and quietly supports many modern technologies. Named for the deep red lines seen in its spectrum when it was discovered, rubidium’s physical and chemical traits make it both a challenge to handle and a powerful tool for researchers and engineers. This article

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Bastnäsite

Knowledge base

Bastnäsite is a group of rare-earth-bearing carbonate-fluoride minerals that play a central role in the modern supply of rare-earth elements. Named after the Bastnäs district in Sweden where it was first identified, bastnäsite is a primary source of economically important elements such as cerium, lanthanum and neodymium. This article explores where bastnäsite occurs, how it

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