Kinks and curves at the nanoscale: New research shows 'perfect twin boundaries' are not so perfect Date: May 19, 2013 Source: University of Vermont Summary: Since 2004, materials scientists and ...

President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to lift restrictions on copper-nickel mining that the Biden administration ...

Most people see defects as flaws. A few researchers, however, see them as opportunities. Twin boundary defects may present an opportunity to improve lithium-ion batteries. Most people see defects ...

U.S. House committee approved removing language on mineral leases in northeastern Minnesota; Senate likely to follow.

including Boundary Waters and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Chippewa Bands, from potential contamination from mining activities. The move could spell an end to Twin Metals Minnesota’s push to ...

Since 2004, materials scientists and nanotechnologists have been excited about a special of arrangement of atoms called a "coherent twin boundary" that can add strength and other advantages to ...

Pete Stauber, whose district includes the Twin Metals copper project proposed near Boundary Waters. He has been pushing a legislative plan to ensure more domestic mining can quickly move forward ...