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Articles About Metals

Uses of Gold

The Many Uses of Gold: Learn how the unique properties of gold make it extremely suited for a large number of industrial uses.

Uses of Copper

Copper: One of the first metals widely used by people and now used in almost every industry.

Rare Earth Magnets

Making Rare Earth Magnets: A new process to make magnets cheaper and greener.

Uses of Zinc

Zinc is the fourth most widely consumed metal after iron, aluminum, and copper.

If it is not grown, it is mined.

Gold Prospecting

Gold Prospecting in the US: The history, geography and geology of gold prospecting by USGS.

Rare Earth Elements

REEs: Special metals used in cell phones, DVDs, batteries, magnets & many other products.

Indium

Indium: The metal used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Colored Glass

Colored Glass Facts: A number of metals are used to produce the beautiful colors in stained and colored glass.

Oil is found first in the mind.

Beryllium

Beryllium is a very light and very stiff metal that has a variety of uses critical to national security.

REE's Future

The Future of Rare Earths: How REE supplies might affect the future of engineering.

Geology of Rare Earths

Geology of Rare Earths: They are not rare - just rarely found in minable concentrations.

Videos: Panning Gold

How to Pan for Gold: Learn about panning by watching four experienced panners.

The present is the key to the past.

Uses of Silver

Uses of Silver: Most people think of jewelry and coins, but silver's primary use is industrial.

Uses of Lead

Uses of Lead: The soft metal that has been used by humans for more than 5000 years.

Rare Earth Mine

Developing a Rare Earth Mine: Launching a rare earth mine - from exploration to closure.

Geology underlies it all.