Question 15bring out the multi-dimensional implicationsGS1GS1
Rare Earths Elements (REE) are considered as 'Vitamins of Modern Industry'. In this context, bring out the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REE in the world.
Introduction
Rare Earths Elements (REE) are a set of elements of the Actinide and Lanthanide series of elements in the periodic table.
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Main Body
Form keys to Strategic sectors ✓ Lithium required in batteries
High efficiency ⟹ low cost. REE as vitamins of modern industry
Gallium-Nitride AESA radars replacing Titanium
Applications in almost all sectors ✓ Chips in cars, trains, mobiles, etc
Higher computing power ⟹ Necessary for price and performance
However, they are unevenly distributed:
RESERVES:
1China - 50%
2USA - 10%
3Russia - 10%
4Australia - 10%
PRODUCTION:
1China - 70%
2USA - 2%
3Japan - 1%
Multi-dimensional implications:
(I) Political Implications:
1Trade war between great powers ✓ China - USA
2Rise in regional organizations ✓ Mineral Semicles Partnership
3Potential division of world into blocs vis à blocs vats.
(II) Economic Implications:
1Weaponization of supply chains ✓ China restricted exports to Japan
2Predatory pricing through static control ⟹ Global inflation
(III) Social Implications:
1Global south citizens likely to miss out on technological revolution
2Lack of opportunity to shift from low income → middle → high
(IV) Environmental Impacts:
1Countries go for extraction of other elements to build leverage → pollution
2Loss of flora and fauna.
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Conclusion
Loss of flora and fauna
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Diagram
Shows uneven distribution of REE in reserves and production globally
Topper
BHAVESH JALPAN
AIR 1282024
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Factors responsible for location of industries
Rare Earth Elements distribution
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