Refining precious metals is not as simple as polishing rocks that have been dug out of the ground. Often, complex chemical processes are needed to process the materials properly or in high quantities, ...

In a novel attempt to enforce a longstanding Minnesota rule protecting wild rice, the Environmental Protection Agency is investigating U.S. Steel’s taconite mine, Keetac, for repeatedly releasing a ...

Potential tariffs and trade disputes are causing volatility in the prices of metals like copper and steel, as companies adjust their sourcing strategies. Battery metals, specifically lithium and ...

In a joint experimental-theoretical work, a team of researchers, including theorists from UC San Diego, have shown for the first time that heat transfer in the form of infrared radiation can influence ...

A team of Georgia Tech University scientists have designed a steel-and copper-based material that doesn’t need to be treated with detergents or antibiotics to remain bacteria-free. This unique ...

The administration of President Donald Trump has made tariffs a cornerstone of its trade policy, employing them as a strategic tool to influence international relations and protect domestic industries ...