rare earth minerals

Rare earth elements, also known as rare earth metals or rare earth oxides, are a set of 17 heavy metals which have a wide range of commercial and industrial uses. Photo: DW
Panorama

Rare earths find in Sweden: A gamechanger?

A big find of raw materials critical for green technology has been announced in Sweden. Since Europe does not produce its own so-called 'rare earths' so far could this news be a gamechanger?

Jars containing rare earth minerals produced by Australia's Lynas Corp from its Mount Weld operations are seen near Laverton, northeast of Perth, Australia, August 23, 2019/ Reuters
World+Biz

Pentagon in talks with Australia on rare earths plant: official