A rare-earth mineral is a mineral that contains one or more rare-earth elements as major metal constituents. Rare-earths are to be distinguished from critical minerals, which are materials of …

Aug 1, 2025 · Rare earth minerals are naturally occurring substances that contain one or more of the 17 rare earth elements (REEs). Despite their name, most rare earths are relatively abundant in Earth's …

Feb 25, 2025 · Rare earth minerals have become crucial to almost every sector and the global economy at large, drawing significant attention to the countries that possess these vital resources.

Jul 28, 2025 · What Are Rare Earth Elements and Why Are They Important? Rare earth elements (REEs) comprise a group of 17 metallic elements that, despite their name, are relatively abundant in …

Jul 3, 2025 · Rare earth minerals are essential! Learn why they matter, where they come from, and what the U.S. is doing to secure its own supply.

Jul 30, 2025 · Here's your guide to rare earth elements, including what they are, where they're found, and what properties make them so valuable for manufacturing applications

Dec 4, 2025 · Of the approximately 160 minerals that are known to contain rare earths, only four are currently mined for their rare earths: bastnasite, laterite clays, monazite, and loparite.

Definition: Non-fuel minerals judged essential to the economy or national security and at risk of supply disruption. The exact list varies by country and is updated periodically (e.g., U.S. 2022 list; EU 2023 …

Rare earth minerals are naturally occurring minerals that contain significant concentrations of rare earth elements, typically more than 20%. The most important rare earth ores include bastnäsite, monazite, …

Non-technical report providing an overview of the basic geology of rare earth elements including U.S. deposits, current sources and domestic reserves, and principal rare earth deposits of the United States.