>Also, why does this stuff to only get mined in China?
Because China is the place were rich ores in high numbers are found, while other place were more important before China started digging, they just cannot get the amount done (like South Africa or California), and now China supplies 80-90% of the worlds demand
The ore in Mongolia contain 3-5% RE, a source in Germany contains 0.5% RE
Greenland might be a future RE export with the ice melting the sources are easier to mine
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Reply to comment by KmartQuality in British and Austrian scientists have developed substances that have the opportunity to replace rare earths. In the future, the "artificial cosmic magnets" produced in the laboratory are expected to be used in wind power generation and electric vehicles. by future168life
>Also, why does this stuff to only get mined in China?
Because China is the place were rich ores in high numbers are found, while other place were more important before China started digging, they just cannot get the amount done (like South Africa or California), and now China supplies 80-90% of the worlds demand
The ore in Mongolia contain 3-5% RE, a source in Germany contains 0.5% RE
Greenland might be a future RE export with the ice melting the sources are easier to mine