Extinct volcanoes may be rich sources of rare earth elements

Extinct volcanoes may be rich sources of rare earth elements

Terra Daily

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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024

A unique type of iron-rich magma preserved in extinct volcanoes may hold abundant rare earth elements, offering a new method for sourcing these essential materials, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Rare earth elements, critical in smartphones, flat-screen TVs, magnets, and even advanced technologies l

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