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Tag: neodymium

Posted inAustralia

Australia pivots as rare earth-EV revolution beckons

by Dave Makichuk April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Neodymium begins life as a “rare earth” element (REE) encased in another mineral. Once pulled from the ground, the rock has to be crushed and cracked — a process that involves heating the material to break the chemical bonds that bind it together. After that comes “leaching,” where a chemical wash is used to dissolve […]

China controls the bulk of the world's supply of rare earths, vital metals that determine the fortune of global electronic industries. Photo: Weibo via DFIC
Posted inTechnology

A safer, better way to mine rare earths

by Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo April 17, 2021April 17, 2021
Posted inIndonesia

Race is on for Indonesia’s untapped rare earths

by John McBeth September 9, 2020September 13, 2020

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