Rare earth in the seabed

Economists and geologists are worried that reserves of rare earth elements (hereinafter referred to as rare earths) will run out faster than expected because supply does not increase much while booming demand . However, new research by geochemists in Germany has opened up a solution.

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Smart phones are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. And these products consume a lot of rare earth and other precious raw materials. Now, new research from the University of Jacob (Germany) published in the Journal of Applied geochemistry shows that humans can extract rare earth metals in solid rock containing manganese and iron outside, scattered below. Ocean bottom.

Researchers have revealed a promising technique for extracting or absorbing rare earths from sediments of Ferromanganese minerals accumulating into masses.

UPI news agency identified Apple, iPhone maker as well as other high-tech firms are hoping for the initial success of German geochemists. Otherwise, they have to pay increasingly large amounts to Chinese mining companies, which hold up to 90% of the world's rare earth production.