3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (254+ words) China currently owns and processes most of the world's rare earth minerals. Ongoing tariff disputes are adding heat to an already hot race to catch up. The U.S. is making some progress, thanks to a new facility in Blacksburg. Inside a…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (239+ words) Congressman Morgan Griffith is a Republican from Salem who is also co-chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus. He has a bill that will be considered on the House floor this week that would change the rules for when a power…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (434+ words) President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem. President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at making it…...