Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the ...

15 Rarest Metals in the World ©Provided by Rarest.org In the realm of materials science and industry, certain metals stand out for their rarity, unique properties, and crucial roles in various ...

China's recent decision to ban exports of certain rare metals with potential military applications to the U.S. sends a clear ...

Online estimates suggest saffron can retail for anything between $10 and $20 (£8-£15.90) per gram. This silvery-white metal is one of the rarest metals in the world. It's a key component in catalytic ...

Despite their name, these metals are not rare in nature, but can be hard to extract and separate from the ore that surrounds them such that demand is outpacing supply. As the world moves away from ...

A Critical Review of the Alloy Systems of the Rare Earth, Scandium and Yttrium Metals. By Dr. Karl A. Gschneidner Jr. (Prepared under the auspices of the Office of Technical Information ...

China has been sending the U.S. a clear message that it stands ready to harness its monopoly on the production of strategic ...