China Successfully Extracts Critical Mineral Rubidium from Brine

TL;DR
Chinese scientists have developed a new industrial process to extract high-purity rubidium directly from salt lake brine, reducing reliance on imports and supporting industries like electronics, aerospace, and medical research.
China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time South China Morning Post
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