Developing a world-class rare earth deposit in South Africa
Developing a world-class rare earth deposit in South Africa
Developing a world-class rare earth deposit in South Africa
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Rare Earths – Overview<br />
Series of 15 chemically similar elements that occur and are recovered together<br />
Distribution of elements varies from <strong>deposit</strong> to <strong>deposit</strong><br />
Two dist<strong>in</strong>ct categories based on atomic weight: Light Rare Earths and Heavy Rare Earths<br />
Each element has a range of dist<strong>in</strong>ctive physical properties which allow them to be<br />
used <strong>in</strong> a variety of technological applications<br />
Magnetic, optical, electrical, catalytic and metallurgical<br />
Underp<strong>in</strong> the “green economy”<br />
Hybrid motor and battery technology<br />
Energy efficiency<br />
W<strong>in</strong>d power<br />
Consumer electronics<br />
Defence<br />
Most have no substitutes and are <strong>in</strong>dispensable <strong>in</strong> many applications<br />
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