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Yooperlites Found Along Great Lakes Shores
Fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks discovered near Lake Superior’s Michigan shoreline.
Read storyNew NMR Method Illuminates Boron Behavior in Granitic Glasses
Scientists have developed an NMR-based technique that determines boron coordination in granitic glasses, enabling better tracking of magmatic–hydrothermal processes.
Read storyTailings Valorisation Offers Sustainable Rare Earth Recovery
A recent review shows how mining tailings can be processed to reclaim rare earth elements, providing a viable route to meet growing demand.
Read storyNew Yttrotungstite-(Nd) Mineral Discovered in Rwandan Mine
Scientists identify Yttrotungstite‑(Nd), a new mineral species discovered in Rwanda’s Nyakabingo tungsten deposit near Kigali.
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