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The future of rare earth elements—will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?

September 20, 2011

* REE will continue to find increasing use due to their unique properties. * There is a realistic possibility around 2015-2016 of sufficient REE capacity to meet demand under conditions of healthy price competition. * REE supplies will be tight and prices high for a few years. * There is significant downside risk that newly developed mines will not perform as planned.

Publication Year 2011
Title The future of rare earth elements—will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?
DOI 10.3133/ofr20111189
Authors Keith R. Long
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2011-1189
Index ID ofr20111189
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center