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Researchers Identify Active Rift in Zambia with Potential to Split Africa

Researchers Identify Active Rift in Zambia with Potential to Split Africa

A team led by Mike Daly, a professor of earth sciences at the University of Oxford, has discovered evidence of an active rift in Zambia that could potentially lead to the continent splitting. The Kafue Rift, a long crack in the Earth's crust, has shown signs of activity through the detection of deep mantle gases in hot spring water. This discovery was made by analyzing gas samples from geothermal wells and springs, revealing a clear mantle component in the gases from the rift zone. The findings suggest that the rift is part of the Southwest African Rift, which stretches from Tanzania to Namibia, and could eventually form a new plate boundary.
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Mega-Tsunami in Greenland Triggers Global Seismic Waves

Mega-Tsunami in Greenland Triggers Global Seismic Waves

A massive landslide in Dickson Fjord, Greenland, has triggered a 650-foot mega-tsunami, sending seismic waves detectable around the world for nine days. The event occurred on September 16, 2023, when over 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice plunged into the fjord, creating a wave that devastated equipment at a nearby research post. The tsunami's impact was so powerful that it caused a seiche, a standing wave in the fjord, which continued to generate seismic signals detectable globally. This phenomenon was captured by satellite imagery and analyzed by an international team of scientists, who used computer models to understand the event's dynamics.
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Mineral Resources Resumes Operations at Bald Hill Lithium Mine Amid Rising Prices

Mineral Resources Resumes Operations at Bald Hill Lithium Mine Amid Rising Prices

Mineral Resources Resumes Operations at Bald Hill Lithium Mine Amid Rising Prices
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Atlas Lithium Appoints Alfa Engenharia for Neves Processing Plant Assembly

Atlas Lithium Appoints Alfa Engenharia for Neves Processing Plant Assembly

Atlas Lithium Appoints Alfa Engenharia for Neves Processing Plant Assembly
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Critica Achieves Breakthrough in Rare Earth Oxide Purity at Jupiter Project

Critica Achieves Breakthrough in Rare Earth Oxide Purity at Jupiter Project

Critica Achieves Breakthrough in Rare Earth Oxide Purity at Jupiter Project
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Idaho Strategic Resources Targets Significant Production Growth in Murray Belt with New Mill

Idaho Strategic Resources Targets Significant Production Growth in Murray Belt with New Mill

Idaho Strategic Resources Targets Significant Production Growth in Murray Belt with New Mill
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Atomic Eagle Expands Uranium Holdings with Sitwe Project Acquisition in Zambia

Atomic Eagle Expands Uranium Holdings with Sitwe Project Acquisition in Zambia

Atomic Eagle Expands Uranium Holdings with Sitwe Project Acquisition in Zambia
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Critical Metals and European Lithium Merger to Consolidate Rare Earths Project

Critical Metals and European Lithium Merger to Consolidate Rare Earths Project

Critical Metals and European Lithium Merger to Consolidate Rare Earths Project
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Neometals Identifies New Copper Drill Targets at Barrambie Project

Neometals Identifies New Copper Drill Targets at Barrambie Project

Neometals Identifies New Copper Drill Targets at Barrambie Project
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SQM Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture with Codelco

SQM Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture with Codelco

SQM Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture with Codelco
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Global Rivers Face Oxygen Depletion Amid Climate Warming

Global Rivers Face Oxygen Depletion Amid Climate Warming

A recent study published in *Science Advances* on May 15, 2026, reveals that rivers worldwide are experiencing a significant decline in oxygen levels due to climate change. Researchers analyzed data from 21,439 river reaches over nearly four decades (1985–2023) and found that oxygen levels are decreasing at an average rate of -0.045 mg/L per decade. The study highlights tropical rivers as the most vulnerable, with these regions showing the fastest rates of deoxygenation. Factors such as heatwaves, river flow patterns, and dam impoundments were also examined for their influence on oxygen loss. The primary driver of this trend is declining oxygen solubility caused by global warming, which accounts for 62.7% of the observed changes. The findings underscore the urgent need for mitigation strategies to protect freshwater ecosystems, particularly in tropical regions.
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Proposes Higher Dividend Amid New Lithium Joint Venture