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Yooperlites Found Along Great Lakes Shores

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Fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks discovered near Lake Superior’s Michigan shoreline.

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New NMR Method Illuminates Boron Behavior in Granitic Glasses

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Scientists have developed an NMR-based technique that determines boron coordination in granitic glasses, enabling better tracking of magmatic–hydrothermal processes.

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Tailings Valorisation Offers Sustainable Rare Earth Recovery

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A recent review shows how mining tailings can be processed to reclaim rare earth elements, providing a viable route to meet growing demand.

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New Yttrotungstite-(Nd) Mineral Discovered in Rwandan Mine

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Scientists identify Yttrotungstite‑(Nd), a new mineral species discovered in Rwanda’s Nyakabingo tungsten deposit near Kigali.

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