From smartphones and computers to green energy and modern weaponry, the technology that modern life depends on would be impossible without rare Earth elements (REE). Unfortunately, global demand for REEs is increasing and production is gradually becoming more and more difficult.
What does the future hold? What exactly are the main problems for suppliers and consumers?
The following infographic looks at what rare earth elements are, what we use them for, what’s the main issues, and more.
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