Introduction
Rare Earth Elements, are 'group 4' is lanamides word strontium and yttrium.
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Main Body
They are labeled 'rare' not because they are rare in form but because their extraction process is very difficult and requires specialization. Highest concentration is in China, Vietnam and Brazil. India, Australia and United States also hold significant amount of rare earth.
These are very useful in emerging technologies like quantum computing, green technologies like Advanced batteries and rare lithium batteries. It is also used in engines of electric vehicle. Elements like mobium [zirconium?] are used in defense technology like heat seeking missile, detector on missile head in advanced fighter jets, in navigation systems. It is also used in cryogenic engines, superconductors, catalytic converter etc.
They are deep minerals, urine extraction require long-depth mining. There is a concern that their extraction is carried by slave labour in China. They are now controversial their conservation also require considerable energy and waste producer. Refining is the hardest part. It is very difficult and cause water and land pollution. This is why most countries after extracting export it to China where food long place. Rare earth minerals have immense mineral with great strategic importance. USA - Mineral strategic Partner.
Conclusion
India need to develop downstream processing.
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Diagram
Map showing global distribution of rare earth elements with labeled countries including Armenia, China, Vietnam, United States, Australia
- Clearly explains why rare earth elements are called 'rare' - due to extraction difficulty rather than scarcity
- Provides global distribution data with specific countries identified
- Includes visual representation through map
Anshul Bhatt
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare Earth Elements
Global distribution and characteristics of rare earth elements
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