Rare Earth Elements (REE) are a group of chemicallycoherent elements that are critical to a wide range of modern high technology applications and the critical strategic role of REE to the economic development of the U.S.A., European Union and Japan has been recognised. China holds a near monopoly over the supply of REE and REE products -accounting for around 95% of the global supply in 2010. These factors triggered a rush to discover REE deposits and develop REE production outside of China.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Harmer et al. (2016) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: