Powerful X-rays reveal the birth of giant rare earth element deposits – and may give clues for sustainable mining
- Written by Joël Brugger, Professor of Synchrotron Geosciences, Monash University
NASAMore than ten years ago, the so-called “rare earth crisis” highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the world’s supply of these minerals comes from a handful of giant ore deposits, but we still know little about how these deposits...
