Critical minerals are essential for the functioning of modern technologies and economies
and at risk of disruption to their supply chains. Global economic and technological changes …

The rapid digitalization of the world, technological up-gradation, and shorten life cycle of
electronic gadgets leading to the generation of an enormous amount of waste tantalum …

Mineralische Rohstoffe sind für die industrielle Wertschöpfung, den technologischen
Fortschritt und den Erhalt unseres Wohlstands unverzichtbar. Sie leisten einen wichtigen …

Trade tensions, resource nationalism, and various other factors are increasing concerns
regarding the supply reliability of nonfuel mineral commodities. This is especially the case …

The processes involved in the magmatic–hydrothermal transition in rare-element pegmatite
crystallization are obscure, and the role of hydrothermal mechanisms in producing economic …

Critical minerals are the cornerstone of the new round of the industrial revolution. The global
division of labor established under the traditional technology, industry, and trade systems is …

Tantalum, considered one of the critical elements by many countries, is a widely used metal
in industries such as electronics, aerospace and automotive. The tantalum market has …

Human activity influences both the occurrence and impact of landslides in mountainous
environments. Population pressure and the associated land-use changes are assumed to …

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) is the key technology for climate change mitigation. The
sustainability of LIB supply chain has caused widespread concern since the material …

Tungsten is deemed a critical raw material by many nations, given its irreplaceable use in
industrial and military applications. In particular, much concern has been drawn to China's …