A Treasure Trove of Key Minerals Is Being Wasted in the U.S., Study Claims
The United States is home to dozens of active mines. Some extract copper, while others dig for iron. Whatever the resource, however, it usually makes up a small fraction of…
Fool’s Gold Might Actually Become Valuable
Pyrite, the yellow metal known as fool’s gold, has another trick up its sleeve: it can contain lithium, a crucial element in the world’s quest for greener energy, according to…
NASA Says No to Lithium Mining in Area of Nevada Where Satellites Are Calibrated
A vast and barren lakebed in eastern Nevada has become an unexpected battleground in a spaceflight vs. battery tech showdown. A portion of land slated for lithium mining in the…
E-Bike Batteries Trigger Deadly NYC Fire
Calls about smoke and fire at the 80 Madison Street location came in shortly after midnight, Kavanagh noted. Though firefighters and other emergency personnel got to the site quickly and…