Regional mining center initiative explored at conference to enhance mineral supply chains
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s drive to establish a regional mining center of excellence aimed at meeting the increasing demand for minerals vital to diverse industries was the focal point of a conference attended by leading industry figures. The “Role of Centers of Excellence in Establishing Mineral…#saudiarabias #saudipressagency #africa #middleeast #westernasia #kacst #futuremineralsforum #saeedalshihri #vision2030s #alialmutairi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Copper is critical to energy transition. The world is falling way behind on producing enough
Doctor Copper, the nickname for the ubiquitous red metal that historically has taken the pulse of the global economy, is currently busy diagnosing the health of the clean energy transition. Naturally conductive copper is one of the critical minerals — along with lithium, cobalt and nickel — in the…#spglobal #nickpickens #woodmackenzie #tesla #heritagefoundation #rishisunak #richardadkerson #phoenix #freeportmcmoran #freeport (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The U.S. needs minerals for green tech. Will Western mines have enough water?
SUPERIOR, Ariz. — On a 107 degree morning in the mountains east of Phoenix, a miner in a hard hat plunges down the nearly 7,000-foot shaft of what may soon be the biggest underground copper mine in the United States. But…#superior #ariz #mountainseast #phoenix #resolutioncopper #arizona #resolution #coloradoriver #americanwest #mineslikeresolution (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How NASA Captured a Piece of the Solar System ’ s Past From an Ancient Asteroid
Infrared sensors on the ground detected the heat signature of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft’s sample-return capsule when it slammed into the atmosphere at more than 45,000 km/h (27,650 mph), at 8:42 a.m. MDT today. The 46 kg (101 lbs.) capsule was dropped off by its much larger OSIRIS-REx mother ship as that spacecraft went whizzing briefly by Earth. The capsule hit the air off the coast of California, aiming for a parachute landing in the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range southwest of Salt Lake City. Even before the capsule landed, four search helicopters scrambled to meet it, and the people at ...
Source: TIME: Science - September 24, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Successive governments have taken Canada's economic security for granted, businesses say
It may seem on first blush that Canada has taken a number of steps to protect its businesses in the past few years, given it has restricted Chinese companies from investing in this country’s critical minerals sector and introduced cybersecurity bills to protect critical infrastructure. We…#successive #microsoftcanadainc #googlecanada #economicsecurity #nationalsecurity #trevorneiman #digitaleconomy #neiman #canadians (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Talc Researcher Asks Court to Dismiss J & J Lawsuit Against Her
A medical researcher responsible for uncovering a potential link between talc and cancer has petitioned a judge to dismiss the lawsuit pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson filed against her.
Dr. Jacqueline Moline maintains that her 2019 study linking cosmetic talc products and cancer is sound and protected by the First Amendment.
Moline has served as the plaintiffs’ expert in more than 200 cases against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company’s talc products caused consumers to develop cancer and mesothelioma, according to Reuters.
A federal court filing in Trenton, New Jersey, states tha...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Arianna Delarosa Tags: Asbestos Exposure Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Legal Source Type: news
China just stopped exporting two minerals the world ’s chipmakers need
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. China’s exports of two rare minerals essential for manufacturing semiconductors fell to zero in August, a month after Beijing imposed curbs on…#beijing #heyadong #eurasiagroup #shanghaimetalmarket #netherlands #micron #huawei #smic #jefferies (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Phosphate Rock Statistics and Information
Phosphorus is an essential element for plant and animal nutrition. Most phosphorus is consumed as a principal component of nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers used on food crops throughout the world. Phosphate rock minerals are the only significant global resources of phosphorus. The United…#subscribe #phosphaterock (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sudan: Sudan Activist Warns of 'Dire Consequences' of Toxic Gold Extraction
[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- A workshop held by Sudan's Ministry of Minerals and the Sudanese Company for Mineral Materials earlier this week in Port Sudan, ignored environmental studies that ensure health and safety, pointing to the use of mercury and cyanide, activist Ahmed Mokhtar, head of the National Committee for Environmental Advocacy, has told Radio Dabanga. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 13, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance East Africa Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Mining Sudan Source Type: news
Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry
Malaysia will develop a policy to ban exports of rare earth raw materials to avoid exploitation and loss of resources, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, making it the latest country to restrict shipments of key minerals. Malaysia is home to just a fraction of the world’s rare earth…#malaysia #anwaribrahim #southeastasian #davidmerriman #projectblue #malaysian #merriman #lynas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
HANOI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors and minerals as the strategic Southeast Asian nation elevated Washington to its highest diplomatic status alongside China and Russia. The U.S. has been pushing for the upgrade for months as it sees…#hanoi #vietnam #southeastasian #coldwarera #communistparty #beijing #xijinping #ukraine #phamminhchinh #russian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $150 Million to Strengthen Domestic Critical Material Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $150 million to advance cost effective and environmentally responsible processes to produce and refine critical minerals and materials here in the United…#usdepartmentofenergy #jennifermgranholm #foa #technologies #alternatives #fedconnect #fecm (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Indonesia proposes critical minerals trade deal with US
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris ride on an escalator during the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 6, 2023. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/Pool Acquire Licensing Rights JAKARTA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Indonesia has asked the United States to begin talks…#indonesian #jokowidodo #kamalaharris #jakarta #indonesia #southeastasian #asean #evs #jokowi #ipef (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Legislation Will Empower FDA to Address Asbestos in Makeup
This reporting is mandatory within 15 business days of the adverse event. The FDA will also have access to adverse event reports during an inspection. The process for submitting mandatory adverse events for cosmetics is being developed.
Facilities: Manufacturers and processors must now register their facilities with the FDA and renew registration every two years. A facility registration may be suspended if the FDA determines products made or processed there could cause adverse health consequences.
Ingredients: Cosmetic products must be listed with the FDA and include a list of ingredients updated annually.
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Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 6, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Asbestos Exposure Legal Source Type: news
Nigeria to set up solid minerals corporation to attract investment
Nigeria plans to set up the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation, a state-backed company to help attract investments into the extraction of gold, coal, iron-ore, bitumen, lead, limestone and baryte, a minister said on Sunday. "The proposed corporation will seek and secure partnership investment…#solidminerals #delealake #nigeria #bolatinubu #africa #nairacurrency #g20 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
