In common usage, salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). When used in food, especially in granulated form, it is more formally called table salt. In the form of a natural ...

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The story so far: The Ministry of Mines in 2023 identified 30 critical minerals deemed essential for the nation’s economic development and national security. While the report highlighted India ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against tech giant Apple’s subsidiaries in France and Belgium over the use of “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.

Jorge Valverde's research working on critical minerals has developed from the UNU MERIT UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology and Innovation for Latin-America. China recently banned the export of ...

BEIJING, Jan 2 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry has proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium, a ...

Minerals play a vital role in the successful operation of the human body, aiding in the health maintenance of bones, teeth, and muscles, controlling body fluids, and producing energy. However ...

The incoming Trump administration’s threat of tariffs on friend and foe has muddied the already cloudy outlook for mining and metals in 2025. Chinese retaliation has been swift, imposing ...

Many people fill in nutritional gaps by finding supplements that fill their specific vitamin needs. While this works, it can be great to add some foods high in vitamins and minerals to your diet ...