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POSTnote. It was first published on Friday, 1 January 2010. It was last updated on Wednesday, 7 December 2011.


Rare earth metals, January 2011

This POSTnote examines the debate on future supplies of a group of elements known as the Rare Earth Metals which have become a highly sought-after resource for high-technology and low carbon industries and discusses the UK and international response.

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Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-368 
Subjects
Manufacturing industries Metals Renewable energy Technology Carbon emissions Raw materials
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POST
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