With the growing demand for rare earth elements, their distribution has become a critical aspect of the global economy. Discuss the distribution of rare earth elements across the world, their uses, and the environmental impact of their extraction.
Introduction
Rare earth metals are those metals which are rare or difficult to be extracted. They are not rare in amount or prevalence but the extraction method is so difficult that termed as Rare metals.
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Main Body
eg: Lithium, Lanthanides etc. [Answer continues on next page]
Distribution: As shown in figure majority using holds rare earth reserves and also the extraction capability. Lithium triangle and Kimberly also hold amounts of lithium. Within India, J&K & Ladakh we found some lithium reserves.
Uses of Rare earth minerals:
Environmental Impact of extraction:
Rare metals become critical in case of world moving towards industrial revolution 4.0.
Conclusion
This steps like enhanced technology, Roping in private sector's expertise is needed (urgent context)
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Diagram
Geographical distribution map showing locations of rare earth metals including Canada, Lithium Triangle (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia), Australia, Japan, and various rare earth elements like Lithium, Lanthanum, Holmium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Terbium
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Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare Earth Elements
Distribution and extraction of rare earth elements
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