mineral

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Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining, which also mines copper and antimony, a flame retardant mineral, could be a backdoor AI play given the demand for wiring in data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

While the bands have been dated to 17,100 years old, the age of the mineral layer over the painting, Nash said the finger painting could in fact be much older.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Genetic evidence suggested these bacteria possess capabilities associated with ichthyocarbonate production, indicating they may contribute directly to mineral formation alongside their fish hosts.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

He also said that this was not just a human gift, that everything on the face of the earth had a soul, whether mineral, vegetable, or animal—or even just a simple thought.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho