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 ...

Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days. Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships to produce rare earths, warn of potential ...

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Researchers show oyster shells can capture rare earth elements from water by converting them into stable minerals, offering a ...

Continental clues: Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet’s history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics. Researchers have made a new ...

Deep in an underground, World War II-era vault on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, investment manager Louis O'Connor guards his firm's most valuable assets. The treasure inside? Rare earth ...

Helium is the second-most-abundant element in the universe after hydrogen, yet it is scarce on Earth. Helium does not react with other elements, and it mostly accumulates in Earth's crust as ...

China has discovered an additional 9.67 million metric tons of rare earth oxides in Mianning county, Sichuan province, ...

Rare earth minerals are a group of 17 elements found in the Earth's crust. They are utilised in numerous modern technologies, including smartphones, electric cars, wind turbines, and military ...

A group of seventeen metallic elements contained in rare earth minerals. Also called "rare earth metals," they are essential in tech, energy and transportation. Mined from the earth's crust, they are ...