The Next Generation of Cobalt Mines
Out of all the ‘critical’ metals, cobalt (Co) is perhaps the most threatened. This rare metal is a vital component …
Commodities
Important mined minerals, metals and other commodities including their uses and sources.
The Seven Rarest Metals
In terms of abundance in the Earth’s crust, the rarest metals are: gold, platinum, osmium, iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, tellurium …
Vanadium
Well-known for its use as a steel alloy, vanadium has grown in popularity as a battery metal in recent years. …
Helium Commodity Overview
Introduction Helium is a critical commodity for a high-tech world. It is widely known that helium is used for inflation …
Gemstone Commodity Overview
Gemstones have enchanted humans since ancient times. Gems were believed to be gifts of gods, miracles of nature or stars …
Gold Commodity Overview
Aurum. Au. Geld. Gold. The ransom of kings, the symbol of royalty. The economic motor of empires since antiquity and the …
Cobalt: Commodity Overview
Although cobalt (Co) is well known for the blue dyes that bear its name, metallic cobalt is a lustrous silver-grey. Metallic cobalt …
Molybdenum: Commodity Overview
Introduction Molybdenum (Mo, Atomic number 42) is a silvery grey metal, notable for its extremely high melting point (2623°C). It …
Limestone: Commodity Overview
Limestone is one of the most important and versatile industrial mineral commodities. It is a crucial mineral in the making …
Lithium: Commodity Overview
Lithium (Li) is a metallic element that is most often found in granitic “pegmatites” (intrusive igneous rocks), brines (salty solutions), …
