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Germanium and gallium in today's technology landscapeDiscover why these elements are important to some of the biggest countries in the world.
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Four fascinating facts about goldLearn how this rare element has captivated humans for centuries.
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Five facts about copperDiscover why this 'eternal metal' is regarded as one of the most valuable metals throughout history.
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Five fascinating facts about rare earth metalsWhat are rare earths, how are they used and why are they a key component in green energy products?
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Riches down under: a brief history of mining in AustraliaThe history of digging valuable materials from Australian soil dates back 60,000 years.
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Three industries that reap the benefits of dronesWhat do commercial drones do and how are they reshaping the way industries operate?
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Lithium: the ‘white gold’ of our renewable futureWhat is lithium, where is it mined and why it's one of the most important commodities of our future.
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Zinc: a surprisingly versatile metalFrom its industrial properties, commercial uses to its biological applications, we take a deeper look into this underrated metal.
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Australian mining's unlikely emergence as leaders of the eco-revolutionHow Fortescue Future Industries and BHP are securing renewable resources and partnerships to lead the way in green mining.
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From ‘devil’s metal’ to the holy grail: nickel’s bright futureWhat is it, and why is it one of the world's biggest and most important metals?
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Commodities set to boom in the next 20 yearsWhich commodities will be most in demand over the next 20 years and what factors will drive this change? We look at some hot commodities poised to experience strong growth in the future, as they support a rapidly evolving world.
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Could electromigration replace digging in the mining industry?Scientists have developed a revolutionary new mining technique which extracts metals from hard rock ore using electric fields instead of traditional digging methods.