Rare earths & critical minerals of the world

Known forThe highest-grade uranium in the world, by an order of magnitude

The highest-grade uranium in the world, by an order of magnitude.

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Known forWhy China dominates the rare-earth supply chain

The largest rare-earth deposit on earth, and the reason China dominates that supply chain.

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For the examBayan Obo in Inner Mongolia. Mountain Pass in California is the western alternative.

Known forCobalt, and why DR Congo is in every battery question

The world’s dominant cobalt source, and the reason DR Congo sits in every battery-supply-chain question.

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Known forIndia’s first and principal uranium mine, in the Singhbhum thrust belt

India’s first and principal uranium mine, in the Singhbhum thrust belt.

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Known forThree salt flats, over half the world's lithium

Atacama, Uyuni and Hombre Muerto — the salt flats that hold over half the world’s lithium.

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For the examThe three salars and the three countries. Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat on earth.

Known forThe only substantial rare-earth mine in the United States

The only substantial rare-earth mine in the United States.

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Known forThe world’s largest nickel and palladium operation, above the Arctic Circle

The world’s largest nickel and palladium operation, above the Arctic Circle.

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Known forThe largest known single uranium deposit, mined with copper and gold

The largest known single uranium deposit, mined with copper and gold.

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Known forAn ore body created by a meteorite impact — the only major one of its kind

An ore body created by a meteorite impact — the only major one of its kind.

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