Their similar charge and atomic structure mean that rare earth elements can often be used interchangeably within a crystal ...

Scientists have developed a method to alter the color and brightness of rare earth element luminescence by changing their ...

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Ukraine has significant deposits of rare earth metals, which are of great importance for modern technologies. The main ...

Scientists have discovered the elusive properties hidden within promethium, a rare earth element that has remained largely ...

Through recycling, R&D, and diversifying imports as well as by facilitating a regional market for rare earth minerals, the ...

New biomining platform eschews environmentally destructive conventional mining to source critical minerals via photosynthetic ...

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On April 4, China’s Ministry of Commerce put export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs). It is easy to scratch one’s head when restrictions are put on things called samarium ...

Among the big waterborne prizes in the pit next to Butte are two light rare-earth elements, neodymium and praseodymium. They are vital for small, powerful magnets in electric vehicles, for medical ...

On April 4, among other moves, Beijing suspended the export of some of the 17 rare-earth metals and magnets that are vital to American defense, energy and automotive industries. The commentary ...

Among the big waterborne prizes in the pit next to Butte are two light rare-earth elements (REEs), neodymium and praseodymium. They are vital for small, powerful magnets in electric vehicles ...