LEDs Light the Way for Some Rare Earth Metals
Rare earth metal prices are driving down the cost of LEDs, and changing the makeup of the lighting…
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Japan to Subsidize Underwater Rare Earth Venture
A seabed off of Japan holds rare earth deposits equivalent to more than 200 times what Japan needs…
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ Rare Earth Elements Plot isn’t All Fiction
Rare earth elements play a key role in the video game and the devices needed to play it.…
Japan Aims for Half of Rare Earth Supplies from Outside China
Japan will source more than 50% of its rare earth metals from countries outside China by mid-2013. Continue…
Has Gold Mining Made a Comeback Through E-Waste?
Rare earth materials are in high demand due to the use of such minerals in gadgets worldwide, and…
India, Japan Set for Rare Earth Mining (Ad)Venture
The pact will kick off the joint development of rare earth metals in India. Continue reading →
Visualizing the Importance of Rare Earth Elements to Our Digital Lifestyle
Rare earth metals are important to our technological future. But is there an alternative to China's near-monopoly? Continue…
Engineers Seek to Extract Rare Earth Metals from Scrap
A Norway-based group of engineers is looking into ways of reclaiming rare earth metals to lessen dependence on…