Discovery

A dormant supervolcano could turn Nevada into the “Saudi Arabia” of lithium: 20 to 40 million tons of lithium emerge in the McDermitt Caldera

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Aerial view of ash plume over Nevada’s dormant McDermitt Caldera, hiding an estimated 20–40 million-ton lithium deposit

Beneath an ancient volcanic crater in the American West, researchers have identified a colossal lithium reserve that could shake up global energy markets. This newfound deposit, potentially valued at 413 billion euros, has already sparked debate among industry experts, local communities, and environmental advocates. In recent findings published by a team of geologists, the McDermitt … Read more

A family inherits an elderly woman’s house, finds what appears to be an ordinary rock weighing about 3.5 kilograms, and it turns out to be worth $1,000,000

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Close‑up of a translucent 3.5‑kilogram Romanian amber chunk—once used as a doorstop—now appraised at roughly one million dollars

A humble household rock turned into a prized national treasure after spending decades holding a door ajar. In the early 1990s, a relative inherited the home of an elderly woman in southeastern Romania and came across an unusual, reddish stone. For years, it had done nothing more than keep a door from slamming shut—but its … Read more

The electronic devices we all throw away contain 450 milligrams of 22-karat gold, which can be extracted with a simple sponge

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22k gold nugget pinched between fingers after eco‑friendly sponge extraction from discarded electronic devices

Researchers reveal how a simple sponge recovers precious metals from discarded gadgets. Most people toss their outdated smartphones and laptops without giving them a second thought. Yet, scientists from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have uncovered an eco-friendly process that extracts up to 450 milligrams of 22-carat gold from just 20 ordinary circuit boards. This surprising … Read more

A collector and his wife find a treasure trove of 15,000 hidden coins worth $160 million in gold: it comes to light after 50 years underground

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Treasure chest overflowing with rare gold coins from the Traveller Collection, a $160 million hoard unearthed after 50 years

A rediscovered trove of 15,000 rare coins, once stashed to evade Nazi forces, is set to astonish collectors around the world. Experts say this remarkable find, known as the Traveller Collection, could reshape numismatic history when it goes to auction. The roots of this hidden fortune date back to the aftermath of the 1929 Wall … Read more