Mechanisms of rare earth elements extraction from ion-adsorption rare earth ores: A critical review

Key Points

• The review identifies key mechanisms involved in the extraction of rare earth elements, emphasizing ion-adsorption processes.
• Notably, enhanced extraction efficiency can be achieved by optimizing various operational parameters.
• This critical analysis synthesizes findings from multiple sources, revealing trends and gaps in current extraction methods.
• Improvement in these extraction techniques may enable more sustainable mining practices and resource availability.