Introduction
Rare Earth elements like phosphors, paint, glass, laptops, EVs etc. derived with rare earth mining
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Main Body
1Quantification of available reserves => demands geo-surveys, open pit mining etc => environmental degradation.
2Pollution due to phosphate extraction => water, air & land degradation.
3Seismic activity threats due to deep drilling & extraction.
4Dutch disease => economic & ecological disruption.
Hence, rare earths have become extremely precious in today's geopolitics. KHANIJ BIDESH (UD. is explaining private sector involvement & bilateral agreements for India's security!
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- Comprehensive listing of environmental impacts
- Connection to geopolitical significance
- Multi-dimensional analysis (economic, environmental, social)
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Important Geophysical Phenomena and Natural Resources
Distribution of Key Natural Resources
Rare Earth Elements and Mining
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