A new atlas charts the global distribution of unusual, critical-metal-bearing igneous rocks, finding that they often form ...

There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs) in all — 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. It's a fairly diverse group, with each rare earth mineral having different applications, pricing and ...

Cambridge scientists mapped the specific, carbon-rich volcanic rocks that hold most of our rare earth elements.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both extraction and production of an essential ingredient for everything from ...

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