Domestic Rare Earth Project makes U.S. Less Dependent on China
November 02, 2011
Since the 1980s, China has taken over the rare earth minerals mar...
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Study Highlights Increased Exploration in Nevada
November 01, 2011
Mineral exploration in Nevada is booming. According to a new stud...
Lithium Key to New Military Technology
October 28, 2011
In efforts to upgrade the Joint Strike Fighter Program, the U.S. ...
House Passes Legislation to Create Jobs, Fuel Economy
October 27, 2011
The U.S. House yesterday passed legislation that is set to genera...
Legislation Would Green Light Copper Mine, Thousands of Jobs
October 26, 2011
Thousands of new American jobs are on the table as the Southeast ...
Lithium Batteries Create Jobs in Michigan
October 25, 2011
At 11.1 percent, the unemployment rate in Michigan is the third...
How Minerals Make Life: An Interactive Presentation
October 19, 2011
Minerals are the building blocks of our future. They provide th...
Federal Initiative Spotlights Minerals in Energy
October 14, 2011
In a push to cut national oil imports by one-third by 2025, the O...
National Defense Through Minerals Security
October 13, 2011
By Hal Quinn, President and CEO, National Mining Association A Pe...
Manufacturers Use Minerals in Innovative “3-D Printing”
October 06, 2011
As the building blocks of innovation and the lifeblood of manufac...