Minerals are generally inorganic ... They're not living, but scientists often describe them as "growing" because their development can be dependent on environmental conditions, their unique ...

Emerging commercial technologies can enable mining operations on Earth, the seabed, and the Moon, reducing America's dependence on China for critical minerals.

As a changing climate intensifies its grip on our world with more unpredictable and extreme weather patterns, there is growing demand for the minerals critical for clean energy technologies.

It’s no exaggeration to say that we could not survive in a modern society without critical minerals; they are found in hundreds of things we use every day, from cell phones and laptops to tea ...