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Geological Society of London: future supply of rare earth elements could be disrupted by technical, environmental and financial factors

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REE are increasingly being used in the production of low-carbon technologies such as wind turbines, electric traction motors and hybrid vehicles, as well as countless other applications from LCD and plasma screens to jet engines. Demand for rare earth elements has increased by more than 50% in the last decade, and is expected to rise further.

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