The future of rare earth elements—will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?

Open-File Report 2011-1189
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* REE will continue to find increasing use due to their unique properties. * There is a realistic possibility around 2015-2016 of sufficient REE capacity to meet demand under conditions of healthy price competition. * REE supplies will be tight and prices high for a few years. * There is significant downside risk that newly developed mines will not perform as planned.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The future of rare earth elements—will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2011-1189
DOI 10.3133/ofr20111189
Year Published 2011
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Western Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center
Description ii, 41 p.; PDF Slides ;Powerpoint
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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