The deal gives the US access to reserves of minerals used in key technologies such as batteries and electric vehicles.
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After months of negotiations, Ukraine and the US have signed a deal to give the US access to Kyiv’s mineral riches.
Coconut water is a filtered and nutrient-rich clear liquid formed by the tree itself.
Critical minerals are in demand around the world for military, technology and other uses. A geoscientist shares what’s known about Ukraine’s reserves, which could help the country recover from war.
The US has many of the same minerals Ukraine does – but prefers to import them.
The rationale behind Trump’s suggestion that giving the US an economic stake in Ukraine’s future will prevent another Russian invasion is flawed.
Mali aims to increase its stake in mining projects and strengthen control over its natural resources.
If Trump turns towards oil and gas, it could affect the minerals needed for the clean energy transition.
Creating sustainable peace in Congo requires giving justice to the victims of war crimes and preventing the illicit trade in minerals.
Trump’s bid to buy Greenland is partly based on security concerns about Chinese and Russian access to the Arctic.
Gold nuggets grow much bigger than they should – and electricity produced by earthquakes may be the reason why.
How did Australia end up with so much iron ore? What we discovered in Western Australia redefines how we think about iron deposits – and provides clues on how we might find more.
Vast amounts of space rocks litter our Solar System, and sometimes land on Earth’s surface. There are many things we can learn from them.
The energy transition requires the development of new infrastructure, which can have adverse effects on the environment and on certain communities.
Hard water might dry out your hair and skin − but having hard water isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Norway has become the first nation on earth to allow deep-sea mineral exploration. But opening this industry could put Norway in murky legal waters.
At Q’s of course! But he doesn’t pull them out of his sleeve. In Spectre (2015), Daniel Craig and Ben Whishaw play the famous spy and his gadget supplier.
Libyan desert glass originated from the impact of a meteorite on the Earth’s surface.
There are a lot of myths about crystals − for example, that they are magical rocks with healing powers. An earth scientist explains some of their amazing true science.
The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.
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Professor of Geochronology, Curtin University
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Professor in Earth Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Emeritus Professor of Mineral Physics, University of Cambridge
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Professor of Geology and Geoscience Atom Probe Science Leader, Curtin University
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