The world production and trade of rare earth elements: the position of the pacific area
Encinas Ferrer, Carlos ; Hernández Rodríguez, Clemente ; Usón Sardaña, Antonio (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Valderrey Villar, Francisco Javier
Resumen: In this paper we analyze the characteristics of the so-called rare earth elements (REEs) and its industrial applications. We present the policy, or lack thereof, in the countries in the Pacific Rim for its mining and commerce, and the current and future weight that rare earth minerals will have in international trade. The technological revolution experienced over the last 25 years, has brought the REEs to the public’s attention for being instrumental in obtaining catalysts, lasers and optical fiber, luminescent substances and LEDs, superconductors, permanent magnets, batteries and ultra-capacitors. China’s leading position as the supplier of these minerals worldwide, and its recent export restriction policy for domestic industrial activities have driven up international prices. Price increase for REEs is leading to the need for both recycling and its replacement. It has also led other countries in the Asia Pacific Rim to prospect new potential sites on their own territories, or even to restart operations in deposits that had been previously abandoned. Those strategies will likely gain greater importance as environmental pollution problems associated with the exploitation, processing, and recovery of REEs increase.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.17265/1537-1506/2014.04.001
Año: 2014
Publicado en: Chinese Business Review 13, 4 (2014), 209-220
ISSN: 1537-1506
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Ingeniería Eléctrica (Dpto. Ingeniería Eléctrica)
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Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.17265/1537-1506/2014.04.001
Año: 2014
Publicado en: Chinese Business Review 13, 4 (2014), 209-220
ISSN: 1537-1506
Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)
Área (Departamento): Área Ingeniería Eléctrica (Dpto. Ingeniería Eléctrica)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Exportado de SIDERAL (2020-01-08-10:09:00)
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