Mountain Pass REE mine in California
Detailed Description
Open pit rare earth element mine at Mountain Pass, California. Stepped sides of the pit and access for mining vehicles are shown.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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Multidisciplinary Investigations of REE Mineralization at Mountain Pass and in the Southeast Mojave Desert, California
The rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of metals with unique physical and chemical properties that are critical to a variety of technological applications. For example, neodymium (Nd) is a REE used to manufacture high strength, lightweight magnets that power electric motors at all scales, from cell phones to airplanes. Reliance on REE imports puts the U.S. at high risk for supply disruption...
Related
Multidisciplinary Investigations of REE Mineralization at Mountain Pass and in the Southeast Mojave Desert, California
The rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of metals with unique physical and chemical properties that are critical to a variety of technological applications. For example, neodymium (Nd) is a REE used to manufacture high strength, lightweight magnets that power electric motors at all scales, from cell phones to airplanes. Reliance on REE imports puts the U.S. at high risk for supply disruption...