Rare Earth Elements: The Hidden Pillars of Modern Technology and Geopolitics
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements, including the 15 lanthanides, along with scandium and yttrium. Despite their name, these elements are not particularly rare but are seldom found in concentrated and easily mineable deposits. Their unique properties make them indispensable in modern technology, industry, and even geopolitics. The…