AZoMining speaks with Koch Modular Systems about how modular solvent extraction (SX) enables domestic separation of rare earth concentrates into high-purity products. This addresses a critical gap in the rare earth supply chain.
Could deep-sea mining secure critical minerals without causing lasting environmental damage? Examine the latest research, regulations, and industry developments in 2026.
By Ankit Singh
3 Nov 2026
Discover how gallium and germanium are extracted from bauxite and zinc processing, and why China's refining dominance is driving concerns over critical mineral security.
By Ankit Singh
30 Oct 2026
Discover how mine tailings and carbon mineralization could remove CO2, reduce mining waste, and support more sustainable mine closure.
By Ankit Singh
27 Oct 2026
How do lithium mining methods compare? Explore the land, water, and emissions impacts of hard rock mining, brine evaporation, and direct lithium extraction.
By Samudrapom Dam
13 Oct 2026
Explore how mining affects biodiversity beyond mine sites, from tropical deforestation and river contamination to great apes, tailings, and deep-sea ecosystems.
By Ankit Singh
6 Oct 2026
Explore how antimony mining supports energy, defense, and manufacturing while creating supply-chain and environmental challenges worldwide.
By Ankit Singh
30 Sep 2026
Discover how LALI-TOF-MS transforms elemental analysis, providing geologists with rapid, precise data from rock samples to improve mining efficiency.
Researchers are scaling bioleaching technology that uses microbes to recover nickel and other critical minerals from mine tailings while potentially reducing mining waste.
By Ankit Singh
23 Sep 2026
Explore how satellites, drones, hyperspectral imaging, InSAR, and machine learning are improving mineral exploration and mine-site monitoring.
By Ankit Singh
15 Sep 2026