source:FPIFThe Norra Karr deposit of rare earth elements (REE) is situated in the southern part of Sweden, on the picturesque shores of Lake Vattern, one of the largest lakes on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The lake is surrounded by a unique mountain landscape, some of which is protected by the European Union’s Natura 2000 program. Vast reserves of fresh water coexist here with equally immense reserves of rare earth elements, which are now deemed critical for the transition to renewable energy.According to local resident and activist Carina Gustafsson, Lake Vattern provides drinking water to 50...
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source:Mining TechnologyThe company obtained National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Surface Mining permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation.Remaining regulatory requirements of the project are expected to be completed by the end of this year.Considered to be one of the largest resources of titanium and rare earth rich mineral sands in the US, the Titan project is the cornerstone asset of IperionX in plans to build a domestic supply of titanium and rare earth minerals needed for defence, electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy industries.In order...
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source:renewsbizAberdeenshire-based SEM and researchers from the University of Edinburgh are developing a technique for extracting rare elements from waste alloy metals including decommissioned wind turbines. When combined with steel, rare metals such as niobium, tantalum and rhenium are critical for the strength and stability of high-impact machinery.However, they are typically mined overseas using methods harmful to the environment.Funded by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), the project aims to recover the rare metals at the end of machinery’s lifecycle – includin...
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source:Exploration Europe Rare EarthEuropean Green Metals announced Monday that it has acquired the 71 sqkm Olserum 22 licence area around its Olserum rare earth element (REE) project, significantly expanding its land position in southern Sweden.The company acquired Olserum in July, which was designated by the Swedish Geological Survey as a ‘project of national interest’. It has a historical resource and proven metallurgy and recoveries, and is a key focus in the company’s strategy to build a portfolio of advanced critical minerals projects in Europe to supply the continents energy transition ...
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