Minable deposits of rees are found in only a few locations. Discover what rare earth elements are and why they're essential in everyday tech, from smartphones to electric cars This beginner’s guide explores how rees power innovation, where they're found, their unique uses, and the global impact of demand, mining, and sustainable sourcing. Rare earth elements (rees), which comprise of only 17 elements from the entire periodic table, play a critical role to our national security, energy independence, environmental future, and economic growth. However, meeting the rising demand for rare earths isn’t easy, due to challenges in their extraction and processing. Statistical data indicate that global rare earth mineral production, including mining, smelting, and application, skyrocketed from 124,000 metric tons in 2015.
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