A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite’s Half Dome, the U.S. is home to some of the world’s most iconic geological wonders, but ...

Long after tectonic plate movement has created mountains, forces such as weather and river erosion can continue to shape a ...

Ukraine holds trillions of dollars worth of rare earth elements, which are critical for the modern high-tech economy.

Their role in technology and the global economy has made countries with rare earths a key focus in geopolitical discussions.

Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest ...

Geologists in Western Australia have uncovered the largest iron ore deposit ever recorded—an astonishing 55 billion metric ...

US President Donald Trump has said he wants access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits in exchange for future military aid that Kyiv needs as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.

After years of arguing its democracy is worth fighting for, Ukraine quickly calculated Donald Trump was likelier to think the country is worth saving because of its abundant mineral wealth ... been ...

Every year the world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is like a time portal, a trip around the world, and a treasure hunt all rolled into one. Every winter, more than 65,000 guests from ...