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Iran's folded rocks are a colorful formation that is part of the Greater Caucasus mountains, which formed when the Eurasian tectonic plate collided with the Arabian plate millions of years ago.

Boreal Gold Inc (CSE: BGLD) (the "Company") announces that the Company has entered into an option agreement (the "Agreement" ...

China’s dominance of the rare earths supply chain has emerged as a potent tool in its renewed trade war with the United States. The minerals are used to power everything from iPhones to fighter jets.

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Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.

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The concept of rocks acting as “batteries” is as fascinating as it is mysterious. Hidden beneath our feet, minerals have the potential to store and release energy, much like the batteries powering our ...

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In a new paper, Jordan Jensen and Alexis Ault introduce a new forensic tool designed to enhance our understanding of how unconformities form. Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the world.