Strategic evaluations and mining process optimization towards a strong global REE supply chain

Rare earth elements (REE) have turned from an inconspicuous group of raw materials to critical commodities in the last decade. The insatiable and continuously growing demand for rare earths combined with their small and opaque market has resulted in a global exploration boom that has led to the deli...

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Main Authors: G. Barakos, J. Gutzmer, H. Mischo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Central Mining Institute (Główny Instytut Górnictwa) 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Sustainable Mining
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2300396016300179