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The researchers deposited the material onto a foundation made of dysprosium scandate, a compound derived from rare earth elements.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

As the war grinds on, all sides battle to fill war chests with the tax or trade of natural resources: gem mines, rare earth mineral deposits, gold or teak.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

The work could lead to the development of better batteries, cheaper solar cells and electronic components that are not dependent on rare earth elements.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Dateline Resources Ltd. is exploring for rare earth elements outside Joshua Tree National Park, sparking concerns it could deplete water supplies, draw traffic and generate toxic waste.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The rare earth metals are found in the minerals gadolinite, samarskite, fergusonite, euxenite and cerite.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various


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