Powerful X-rays reveal the birth of giant rare earth element deposits – and may give clues for sustainable mining - The Conversation

A new geochemical discovery could lead to a cleaner way to extract the rare earth elements needed for the transition to renewable energy.

More than ten years ago, the so-called rare earth crisis highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the w… [+5869 chars]

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