The Principal Rare Earth Elements Deposits of the United States: A Summary of Domestic Deposits and a Global Perspective

摘要: Demand for the rare earth elements (REE, lanthanide elements) is estimated to be increasing at a rate of about 8% per year due applications in consumer products, computers, automobiles, aircraft, and other advanced technology products. Much this demand growth driven by new technologies that increase energy efficiency substitute away from fossil fuels. Production these highly concentrated China, which reducing its exports REE raw materials as part industrial policy. The ability rest world replace supply China depends on quality known resources degree those have been explored evaluated. A review United States global context finds could make significant contributions future production. Aside two projects Australia, however, there are no enough meet short-term demand.