Human history is often told through kings, empires and machines, but a single reactive metal quietly underpins much of that ...

Researchers at UMass Amherst have created complex molecules containing zinc for use in portable sensors that quickly and reliably detect the presence of plastic explosives, a pressing need for ...

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Gold ( GC=F ), silver ( SI=F ), and copper ( HG=F) climbed to new highs on Wednesday, extending an explosive rally to mark ...

SANTIAGO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Chile's state-run copper miner, Codelco, will start using explosives with a significantly lower carbon footprint at its Radomiro Tomic mine, the company announced on ...

Even if early Earth had water and oxygen, the planet would still have needed another ingredient for life to flourish: heavy metals. Our cellphones, Earth’s core and even human metabolism would ...

NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough against terror networks operating, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, on Monday uncovered a large ...

Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year, with copper hitting records above $13,000 a ton on the London ...