Recent Dynamics in the Global CRITICAL Rare-Earths Market and ...
Recent Dynamics in the Global CRITICAL Rare-Earths Market and ...
Recent Dynamics in the Global CRITICAL Rare-Earths Market and ...
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Why should I care about non-magnet-related REEs<br />
• REEs are chemically very similar to each o<strong>the</strong>r – thus:<br />
• They are always found toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
• They have to be m<strong>in</strong>ed toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
• They are very difficult to separate from each o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
• They require complex process<strong>in</strong>g routes, e.g. separation by<br />
solvent extraction, <strong>and</strong> purification by ion exchange<br />
• Facilities require significant capital & operational expenditures<br />
plus time to tra<strong>in</strong>/f<strong>in</strong>d highly skilled chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eers <strong>and</strong><br />
technicians<br />
• The dynamics for any one REE <strong>in</strong>directly affects <strong>the</strong>m all<br />
• Magnet production can ∴ be affected by non-magnet REEs<br />
An Introduction to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earths</strong><br />
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