Canada Aims to Become Leading Producer of Critical Raw Materials
With its large reserves of raw materials, the North American country could play an important role in global supply chains.
With its large reserves of raw materials, the North American country could play an important role in global supply chains.
In view of its climate protection targets, Europe must reduce its dependence on raw materials and produce more metals itself, a research team demands. A different policy is also needed.
The United States relies heavily on China for supplies of raw materials such as rare earths. This is set to change - through domestic production and diversified supply chains, but also through new legislation.
Artificial materials based on rare earths could make a significant contribution against air pollution and prevent harmful acid rain.
Gallium could play an important role in the fight against climate change in the future: Scientists in Australia have succeeded in neutralizing CO2 with the help of the technology metal.
Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults and is currently incurable. A clinical trial is testing a possible new therapy with gallium.