Question Q.6GS1GS1

Rare earth elements are the upcoming gold of the world. With the rise of technological researches, the demand of rare earth elements will rise multiplied.

Introduction

Rare earth elements are the upcoming gold of the world. With the rise of technological researches, the demand of rare earth elements will rise multiplied. 'Industry 4.0' & 'Neural Artificial Network' are the modern industries for which rare earth elements are the Vitamins.

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Compositions of uneven distribution of rare earth minerals:

1Geographical concentration of prosperity towards inequity

China accounts for more than 10% rare earth minerals

Future of liquidity of inequity in other countries

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it will lead to 'scale monopolization'

Trade increasing threats of trade tariffs & sanctions may revive the era of 'economic isolationism'

2Uneven technology development

while use with REE earth minerals will accelerate technology leap, other suffice

Australia's increased investment in technology

3Climate change actor

slow action on climate change if rare earth not available

Electronic vehicles require lithium batteries

4Resource curse

Harming negative impact for countries having abundant rare earth minerals

Resource curse in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile → Lithium & Coffee.

India's GI GNP is invested in spare mineral imports due to it's 'geographic disadvantage' of less rare earth minerals. But if proper utilized, rare earth minerals would provide India's rare earth mineral minesmost likely in Karnataka

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India map showing distribution of rare earth mineral deposits with labels for Mizoram, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, South Africa, China, Chhattisgarh

Good introduction linking rare earth elements to modern industries
Includes visual diagram for distribution
Identifies critical geopolitical issue with China's dominance

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Kritika Chaudary

AIR 312

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Rare Earth Elements

Global Distribution and Industrial Importance

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