The significance of energy consumption in environmental impact of rare earth elements recovery from tailings and mining waste
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are identified as critical raw materials for the European Union economy. REEs are not currently produced in the EU, while there are several sources not properly addressed. Within the ENVIREE project tailings from New Kankberg (Sweden) and Covas (Portugal) were identified a...
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Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2019-01-01
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Series: | E3S Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/34/e3sconf_ef18_02011.pdf |