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The federal government is updating the region’s geological maps to expand the search for critical minerals and rare earth ...

A recent drill survey has discovered what might be North America's largest-known deposit of so-called "critical minerals." ...

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Researchers say they are one step closer to finding out if life ever existed on Mars. An international team has found “compelling evidence” of multiple mineral-forming events just below the planet’s ...

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Scientists have uncovered new details explaining why iron oxide minerals are such effective long-term carbon traps in soils.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of National “Collect Rocks” Day, here’s a look at the wide variety of minerals — such as crystals and precious metals — that can be found across Central Virginia. Sept.