The TPAK Index

Titanium is the metal of the 20th century—strong, light, and ubiquitous. But Titanite is the mineral of the 21st. It offers Titanium’s strength, but carries a hidden payload of Rare Earths. Titanite (CaTiSiO₅), also known as Sphene, is often ignored by major miners who are only looking for massive Titanium deposits (Ilmenite/Rutile). They see Titanite … Read more

Most investors look at Apatite and see fertilizer. We look at it and see a “Trojan Horse” for critical minerals. It solves two global crises for the price of one mine. Apatite (A) is the world’s primary source of Phosphorus, the element that literally keeps humanity from starving. Without it, global crop yields collapse. But … Read more

When we talk about “Green Technology,” we usually picture solar panels and wind turbines. We rarely picture steel bridges. Yet, the decarbonization of the steel industry is one of the most critical steps in fighting climate change. This is where Pyrochlore enters the equation. The Physics of Lightness Pyrochlore is the world’s primary source of … Read more