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THE AUTHOR

Cole Morace

Cole Morace has over 20 years of experience in the metals recycling and mining industry. He is the founder of Quest Metals which aims to revolutionize the sustainable recycling of metal scrap from aerospace, aviation, and gas turbines.

With an unwavering dedication to sustainability, Cole ensures that turbine scraps find new life, reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. Trust in him to provide top-notch turbine scrap recycling solutions that meet industry standards and exceed expectations.

Cole Morace, President of Quest Alloys & Metals
Potential Effects of China’s Gallium and Germanium Export Restrictions on the U.S. Economy
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The U.S. Push to Decouple from Chinese Tungsten
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The U.S. Push to Decouple from Chinese Tungsten

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Greenland Potential as a New Source of Rare Earth Minerals
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Recovery and Separation of Indium from Waste
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Tungsten Extraction Processes
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How Tantalum Capacitors Are Made
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China's Control on Tungsten Supply Amid Escalating Trade War
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Applications Of Different Alloys Of Titanium In Aerospace
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The Various Strategies Employed to Clean and Dismantle Aircrafts
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How Will The Tariffs Imposed By Trump Affect The Metals Industry
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Tungsten Supply Risk Propagation in International Trade Networks
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Challenges in Recycling Superalloys via Hydrometallurgical Processes
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The Life Cycle of Tantalum
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