Rare earths

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Min. Eng. (Littleton, Colo.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6053326

Vijayan, S; Melnyk, A J; Singh, R D; Nuttall, K

For conventional applications, there is limited demand for rare earth elements as well as yttrium and scandium. But the emergence of new high technology applications such as supermagnets, lasers, and superconductors should result in significant demand for some of these elements. This article examines the anticipated applications and demands for rare earth elements over the next decade. It also looks at the implications on the use of available resources. In the context of a growing demand, process methods are reviewed for the recovery of rare earth elements from conventional and unconventional resources. And the article also discusses the challenges facing the mining industry in meeting this opportunity.

• Research Organization: 0653000
• OSTI ID: 6053326
• Journal Information: Min. Eng. (Littleton, Colo.); (United States), Journal Name: Min. Eng. (Littleton, Colo.); (United States) Vol. 41:1; ISSN MIENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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