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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Barefoot Walking Path Safe? Busan Health and Environment Research Institute Conducts Comprehensive Survey on Heavy Metals

Busan is conducting a comprehensive survey of 61 barefoot walking paths to assess heavy metal contamination and ensure public safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ulsan Battery Factory Accused of Covering Up Workers' Health Status Exposed to Heavy Metals

A battery production factory in Ulsan is under suspicion of concealing the health status of workers exposed to heavy metals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Gold Price: Will you get a discount when buying gold today? What is the rate in the state?

As of February 25, 2026, the prices for 24 and 22-carat gold in India reflect an upward trend, leading many to invest in these metals amidst stock market volatility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Coface: What is Driving the Rise in Tin Prices

A recent analysis by Coface highlights the factors contributing to the rising prices of non-ferrous metals, particularly tin, driven by increased demand from data-based technologies and speculative pressures.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

21 Carat exceeds 7,000 pounds.. Gold prices in Egypt today, Tuesday

Gold prices in Egypt have risen significantly, with 21 Carat gold surpassing 7,000 pounds amidst global price fluctuations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Spring Boat Maintenance Leaves Toxic Trace in Harbor Soil

A study from the University of Tartu reveals that volatile paint dust from spring boat maintenance significantly increases soil toxicity in Estonia's harbors, affecting fish olfactory senses despite a lesser impact from heavy metals than expected.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

These are the worst fish: especially harmful to older people

While fish provides many benefits in seniors' diets, it is crucial to be aware of certain types that may be harmful due to high salt content and heavy metals.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Discovery of a New State of Matter where Solid Meets Liquid

A new scientific discovery reveals a previously unknown phenomenon at the nanoscale occurring within droplets of liquid metals, suggesting that the boundary between solid and liquid states of matter is not as clear as previously thought.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the metal with the best forecasts for 2026: Gold and silver are no longer the safest bet

Experts suggest that uranium investments are more promising than traditional metals like gold and silver as we move toward 2026.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Are global markets coming to an end? The forces that 'break' commodities - from metals to oil

Global markets are facing disruptions due to tariffs, sanctions, and protective measures, leading to increased volatility and distorted pricing in commodities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

EPA weakens pollution limits for mercury from coal plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has weakened pollution limits for coal power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals, including mercury, which is linked to brain damage.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

An Original Idea: Let Microbes Mine Metals in Space

Scientists are experimenting with using microbes to extract precious minerals from asteroid materials in microgravity environments.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: US Agencies Develop Minimum Pricing for Rare Metals

US government agencies are developing a minimum pricing system for rare metals to reduce dependence on China and attract private investment in the sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gold and silver crashed at night, here are the rates for gold and silver upon opening in the morning

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant crash overnight, with silver prices dropping by over 5% and gold by nearly 2.5%, but both metals began to recover in morning trading on the MCX.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gold Price Falls Below $5000 Again Due to Strong Dollar Value

The decline in gold prices below $5000 is attributed to the strengthening value of the dollar, affecting the market dynamics for precious metals.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Walther's Portfolio Strategy: Why Gold is Still a Good Idea

Daniel Walther's investment strategy focuses heavily on precious metals like gold to counter the depreciation of paper currencies, achieving returns above 22% in six months despite a cooling market.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lead and strange metals: the disgusting result of analyzing accumulated snow in New York

Recent analysis of urban snow in New York reveals the presence of heavy metals, fecal bacteria, and road salt, raising health concerns due to urban contamination.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gold-Silver Price: Silver Crashes Again

Silver prices have dropped by โ‚น1.75 lakh, while gold has fallen by โ‚น37,000 amid ongoing fluctuations in precious metal prices.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals

Amidst economic uncertainty, Chinese families are increasingly purchasing gold as a festive gift and a form of investment, notably ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news in New York: what the analyses of accumulated snow in three different neighborhoods reveal

A recent study indicates that accumulated snow in New York poses a public health risk due to the presence of hazardous bacteria and metals, particularly in Williamsburg, Washington Heights, and Jackson Heights.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mytilineos: We need metals produced in Europe

Evangelos Mytilineos emphasizes the critical need for locally produced metals in Europe for energy transition and security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evangelos Mytilinaios: We need metals produced in Europe โ€“ Proposals and new initiatives

Evangelos Mytilinaios emphasizes the necessity for Europe to produce its own metals to ensure energy and digital security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

A monumental treasure: the discovery of 1,000 tons of gold coins that surprised the world and belongs to this country

A significant discovery of over 1,000 tons of gold coins has been made in Hunan, China, stirring the global precious metals market.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Suggesting to Putin how to save the budget: where to draw a trillion rubles from

Sberbank proposes increasing taxes on precious and non-ferrous metal producers to generate additional budget revenue amidst a looming deficit in Russia.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state invests 65 million euros in the Sokli mining project

The Finnish government is investing 65 million euros into the Sokli mining project for the extraction of phosphate, niobium, and rare earth metals, with a focus on running a trial mine from 2026 to 2028.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Municipal veto can stop 50 mines

Sweden's government has reversed its stance on mining, allowing municipalities to veto mining permits for alum shale, potentially halting 50 mining projects.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heart attack from... gold and silver in the coin market, brings a cap on sales

February has seen a significant downturn in the precious metals market following record highs earlier in January, prompting drastic changes in sales practices among coin retailers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Is it too late to buy precious metals? Let's look at the long-term perspective

An article discusses the recent trends in precious metals prices and weighs the dilemma of whether it is too late for investors to buy into a market that has seen significant price increases.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Toxic food: Time to clean up Nigeriaโ€™s grinders

The article discusses the health risks associated with contaminated food processing machines in Nigeria that contain heavy metals.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

78-Year-Old Man Transporting Metals in Canoe Disappears in AC, and Family Reports Distress: 'Not Knowing What to Do'

A 78-year-old man, Salvino Gomes de Azevedo, has been missing since last Thursday after his canoe disappeared in near Union Bridge on the Juruรก River in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Last-minute administration blocks fire sale of billionaire's coal mine

Sanjeev Gupta's Tahmoor Coal mine is placed into voluntary administration to prevent liquidation amid ongoing financial turmoil.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why the Next Wars Will Be for Critical Metals

The volatility in the precious metals market is leading to significant shortages of natural gold and silver, prompting concerns about future conflicts over these resources.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

GET ACQUAINTED โŸฉ These Chinese 'aunts' fuel the price rally of gold and silver

Chinese investors, driven by global instability, are significantly contributing to the rising prices of gold and silver by purchasing large quantities of these metals as a safeguard against economic uncertainty.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

DAX Metals Elevate Kitchens and Bathrooms with Design and High Durability

DAX metals are highlighted for their combination of contemporary design and reliable performance, making them an ideal choice for kitchens and bathrooms.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

How Donald Trump secures America's access to critical metals around the world

The article discusses how Donald Trump is strengthening America's access to critical metals through various strategic agreements and initiatives.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Green Party aims to invest in recycling critical metals

The Swedish Green Party is advocating for a national coordinator to develop a functioning recycling system for critical metals and minerals, highlighting the problem of waste in the production of goods.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

This Year's Winter Olympic Medals Are the Most Expensive in History: How Much Do They Cost

The Winter Olympic medals for 2026 are the most expensive ever due to skyrocketing prices of precious metals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

I think Bitcoin owes us an upward trend for the time being

Jochen Stanzl, chief market analyst at Consors Bank, discusses the current developments in Bitcoin, Amazon, precious metals, and the DAX index.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Rare Earth Metals War Between America and China Moves to Market Management Stage

A recent international ministerial meeting in Washington involving 55 countries highlighted the shift of the rare earth metals conflict from an industrial issue to a critical element of global economic stability.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

SEB: AI Investments Are Under Doubt, Metals Are Searching for Direction

SEB reports that skepticism regarding AI investments has contributed to a prolonged decline in technology stocks and overall market uncertainty.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Mytilineos: Stricter implementation of competitiveness strategy needed

Evangelos Mytilineos highlighted the urgency for stricter competitiveness strategies in the EU during the rebranding event for Eurometaux, now called European Metals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

"Alarm bell" for European metallurgy - With a loud intervention of Mytilineos, the renaming of Eurometaux to European Metals

According to Evangelos Mytilineos, the President of European Metals, Europe's future in clean technologies relies on sourcing raw materials locally rather than relying on imports.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metals: Greeceโ€™s leading position in perlite, bentonite, bauxite, marble

The 2024 report highlights Greece's growing mining sector, with a 407% increase in mining activity driven by strategic research initiatives on mineral deposits.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: Milano Olympic Winter Games winners will receive the most expensive medals in history

Athletes on the podium at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics this month will receive the most expensive medals in Olympic history due to the surge in precious metal prices.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

There are 95 metals in the world, but why are gold and silver so favorite among humans? Understand the science

The article explores the historical significance and enduring popularity of gold and silver across various civilizations against a backdrop of 95 known metals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Evangelos Mytilineos: A stricter application of the competitiveness strategy is needed

Evangelos Mytilineos emphasized the necessity for a stricter implementation of the EU's competitiveness strategy during his speech at the unveiling of Eurometaux's new identity as European Metals.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Mass drop in metals and oil after a decrease in global tensions

Global markets experienced a significant decline in the prices of precious metals and oil as geopolitical tensions eased following a phone call between the leaders of China and the United States, along with the announcement of renewed talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for Friday in Oman.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Drop in Gold Prices: Today's Gold Prices in Egypt on Thursday

Gold and silver prices plummeted sharply today in Egypt due to a broad market sell-off and increased pressure on precious metals after the dollar reached a nearly two-week high, coupled with signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Bitcoin: Ready to lose even the $70,000 - a downhill without end?

Bitcoin is once again under intense pressure, declining towards the $70,000 level amidst a broader market sell-off affecting tech and precious metals.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Silver: Rally extinguished with a plunge of 17% โ€“ Volatility returns to precious metals

Silver experiences a sharp decline of 17%, erasing recent gains as increased speculation and liquidity concerns heighten volatility.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:21 UTC

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