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Borates Today publishes news, insights, guides, and latest special reports about boron, borates, and borax for investors, researchers, and readers interested in Decarbonization; Advanced Energy, Food Security and Micronutrients.

NEWS

Company Profiles

FEAM (5E Advanced Materials) Announces New Board Members

5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: FEAM) is delighted to welcome three non-executive board members and looks forward to working with them from October 25, 2022.

Human Health, PODCASTS

Podcast – Does Boron Help in Weight Loss

Podcast - In today's podcast, we're going to look at whether Boron-rich food actually helps in weight loss. Can supplements like Boron help you lose weight more quickly? If, so how much boron do you need? And what food sources contain the most boron?

Agriculture, FOOD SECURITY

Citrus Fruits and Boron: What You Need to Know

Citrus fruits are an important part of many diets. Boron is a trace element used to produce citrus fruits for plant development and preserve consistent fruit yield and quality.

BENEFITS, Glass, Human Health, INDUSTRY SECTORS

Nuclear Waste Is Revolutionizing The Glass Industry

Nuclear waste can now be vitrified into durable borosilicate glass for long-term secure storage which is an ingenious breakthrough in hazardous management.

Food Availability, FOOD SECURITY

Gender Inequality In The Face of Food Insecurity

Gender inequality contributes significantly to food insecurity. Boron is an essential micronutrient that aids in the improvement of food security and, there are implications for gender equality by increasing agricultural production efficiencies.

APPLICATIONS

White Howlite: The Healing Gemstone

White Howlite is a remarkable gemstone, from stylish jewelry pieces to the soothing properties it holds, this captivating borate mineral has certainly made an indelible mark.

Alkaline Balancer

Marine Life Thrives With Boron

Boron is a remarkable chemical element that plays an essential part in maintaining the delicate balance of marine life.

NEWS

Company Profiles, MINING

Company Profile of Lynas Rare Earths

Lynas Company Profile - Lynas is a leading global supplier of rare earths, crucial for many high-tech and green energy applications with operations in Malaysia and Australia. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ACN:009 066 648) is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as a public company in Western Australia.

PODCASTS

Podcast – Increase your Libido with Boron

Today, we're going to look at how boron can improve your libido. Your libido is a measure of your sexual drive. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to increase libido, such as drinking juice with boron in the mix.

Chemistry, SCIENCE, VIDEO

Video – The Role Of Medicinal Chemistry In Drug Development

Utilizing their knowledge of boron clusters and carboranes, medicinal chemistry is vital to the success of finding new treatments for a range of illnesses.

SCIENCE

Bohr Model Of Boron Atom

The Bohr Model of Boron helps us understand the electron structure and its arrangement around the nucleus of boron atoms. But what is this Bohr atomic model?

SCIENCE

Boron in the Universe

Boron minerals are an important mineral in the Earth's crust; they come from a variety of geological structures, such as pegmatite and metamorphic rocks. The most common boron minerals that are formed on Earth include Tincal, Tincalconite, Colemanite, Kernite, Ulexite, Pandermite, Boracite, Hydroboraclite, Inderite, Ascharite, Datolite, Sassolite, Meyerhofferite, Inyoite, and Probertite.

MINING

Borates and Boron Mining

DECARBONIZATION

Decarbonization – Special Report

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GUIDE TO BORON

APPLICATIONS

White Howlite: The Healing Gemstone

White Howlite is a remarkable gemstone, from stylish jewelry pieces to the soothing properties it holds, this captivating borate mineral has certainly made an indelible mark.

Agriculture, Anti Bacteria, Anti-fungal, Biocides, Crop Management, Farming, FOOD SECURITY, Pest Control

Agriculture: The Importance of Boron

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry, Company Profiles, MINING

Country Profile of Russia

Country Profile of Russia: Russia is the fourth-largest supplier of borates to global markets, which present about 12% of the global total, with boric acid as the main export. The current Russia, Ukraine conflict is not having a noticeable impact on supply and production in the short term for borates supply. Still, Putin is considering sanctions on a wide range of minerals and finished products for export.

BENEFITS, Chemistry

Boron and Lithium the dynamic duo

Boron is often a great substitute for lithium. It has many industrial applications as compared to Lithium. It is an element that has many similarities to lithium, but also some key differences. Boron can be found in the earth’s crust and it exists naturally as boric acid. The two elements have similar properties such as melting points, boiling points, and lengths of atomic chains. They both react with water to form hydrogen gas, which makes them useful for hydrogen fuel cells.

RESEARCH

Efficient Power Sources, Nuclear Energy, RESEARCH

High Purity Boron Controls Nuclear Power

ADVANCED ENERGY, Efficient Power Sources, Energy Management Systems, Innovation

Hypersonic Flight Made Possible with Boron

MINING, RESEARCH

Lithium Miners To Watch In Upcoming Years

December closed out with a surge of momentum for the Lithium Miners where investors are looking forward to investing in these companies.

MINING, RESEARCH

Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets

Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.

BENEFITS

Chemistry, Food Access, Human Health

Boron in Beer

Boron can be found in beer production and in beer itself. Borax and Boron are extensively used to clean equipment in production. Now researcher have found that boron can be used to produce ammonium more efficiently.

BENEFITS, Human Health

Neodymium Magnets Benefit the Healthcare Industry

Neodymium magnets, also known as neodymium-iron-boron magnets (NdFeB), have a variety of healthcare applications. From assisting in providing pain relief to aiding in cancer treatment. But how do they do that? And what are Neodymium Magnets?

MINING

Ulexite: The Wonder Mineral

Ulexite, a boron mineral found in the American southwest, is recognized for its intense, pearly white color. This stone first garnered attention in 1840 and is named after the German chemist George Ludwig Ulex, who first explained its chemical composition.

Company Profiles, MINING

U.S. Government Designates ABR Boron Fort Cady Facility as Critical Infrastructure

ABR Boron Facility: In a welcome move for ABR, the US Government has designated the Fort Cady boron and lithium site as critical infrastructure. Given the high demand and limited supply for boron, the move marks an important step in securing supplies of boron for key industries such as advanced energy and for decarbonization efforts.

Company Profiles, INVEST IN BORON, MINING

Bluescape Invests $60 million in 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)

Bluescape Energy Partners recently announced its definitive agreement with 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM), an exploration stage boron and lithium company, for a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes convertible into common stock of the company

Chemistry, MINING

Boron Minerals

Boron minerals are found in the Earth's crust; its various forms come from different geological structures, such as pegmatite and metamorphic rocks. The most common boron minerals include Tincal, Tincalconite, Colemanite, Kernite, Ulexite, Pandermite, Boracite, Hydroboracite, Inderite, Ascharite, Datolite, Sassolite, Meyerhofferite, Inyoite, and Probertite.

INVEST IN BORON

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

3 Lithium Stocks to Watch

Mining for Lithium is not an easy job. To be cost-effective requires stringent procedures and regulations in place and also needs to have a decent turn-around time and stand up to the promise of being a long-term supply source for clients. We look at three Lithium companies that have not only shown profits through an otherwise tumultuous time but also served their clients' present needs with a roadmap for the future.

ADVANCED ENERGY, BENEFITS, INVEST IN BORON, MINING, PODCASTS

Podcast – Lithium 101

Today, we're going to talk about lithium 101 - its chemical properties, where it's found and the mining processes to extract lithium from the ground, applications, market size, and demand for lithium. Lithium 101.

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

Boron and Precious Minerals, Diamonds, Platinum and Gold

Boron is widely found and used in precious minerals around the earth. Borates have a wealth of uses in metallurgy and precious mineral refinement.

INDUSTRY SECTORS, INVEST IN BORON, MINING

American Pacific Borates (ABR) John Mitchell

n an ambitious move to drive its US listing process, the American Pacific Borates Limited (ASX:ABR) (“ABR” or the “Company”) has brought on board industrial minerals’-exponent John Mitchell as the chairman of its newly constituted Advisory Board. Tim Johnston and Govind Arora are the other appointees of the three-member Advisory Board.

DECARBONIZATION

Carbon Cycle, DECARBONIZATION, Environmental Protection

Porous Boron Nitride

The formation and applications of porous Boron Nitride have been the subject of popular research lately. Its high porosity and thermal stability will help pave the way for improving large-scale industrial gas and liquid separations, such as those used in carbon capture or water treatment processes by reducing the amount of energy required.

ADVANCED ENERGY, DECARBONIZATION, MINING

Boron and Nuclear Fusion

Boron and nuclear fusion: Is Boron the key to Unlocking Energy via Nuclear Fusion? For the past eighty years, scientists have been exploring ways to capture energy to provide an inexhaustible supply of quasi-free, green energy. Boron via laser technologies, may finally provide the key to moving beyond the laboratory to commercialisation.

ADVANCED ENERGY

ADVANCED ENERGY, Solar

Video – Surge in Interest in the Solar Power Market

The solar power industry is soaring, moved by cost-cutting measures and government incentives encouraging the use of boron for efficient energy storage.

ADVANCED ENERGY, Clean Fuels, Efficient Power Sources

Boron-Based Furan Polymers

Boron-based Furan polymers are a new class of renewable energy materials based on boron. These materials can provide portable energy sources, serve as catalysts in chemical reactions, and can potentially be used as electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries. They are also highly biodegradable.

FOOD SECURITY

Food Insecurity: The Crisis For America

The food insecurity problem in America has been plaguing the country for years. Boron will help combat this issue and promote better nutrition.

Famine and Poverty Relief, Human Health

How Can Boron Help In Arthritis Pain Relief?

Did you know boron can be an effective arthritis pain relief? It is a powerful chemical element with many uses around the home. Also, its unique mineral properties make it ideal for soothing aches and joints!

MICRONUTRIENTS

MICRONUTRIENTS, PODCASTS

Podcast – Pregnancy Diet and Boron

Today, we're going to talk about adding boron to the pregnancy diet. This can provide substantial health benefits both for the mother and baby.

MICRONUTRIENTS

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