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The Western world's rare earth frenzy

As newly discovered deposits make headlines, are winds actually changing for REEs?

There are over 146 advanced REE mining projects worldwide, involving more than 303.4Mt of rare earth oxides and newly developed supply chains. Photo: Liu et al (2023)

There are over 146 advanced REE mining projects worldwide, involving more than 303.4Mt of rare earth oxides and newly developed supply chains. Photo: Liu et al (2023)

Rare earth elements (REEs) have continued to gain attention as their list of critical applications, from smartphones to missile guidance systems, grows. Much of the discourse surrounding REEs focuses...

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