From ancient coins to modern markets, gold has shaped money and value for centuries. Here's why, among all the elements, it has remained the world's store of value.

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On 17 February 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev jotted down the symbols for the chemical elements, putting them in order according to their atomic weights and inventing the periodic table. He ...

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Rare earth elements are essential for modern technology, but their similar chemistry makes separation difficult and expensive ...

Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.