Automated Quantitative Characterization REE Ore Mineralogy from the Giant Bayan Obo Deposit, Inner Mongolia, China

Rare earth elements (REEs) are considered critical elements in modern society due to their irreplaceable role in new innovative and energy technologies. The giant carbonatite-related Bayan Obo deposit contributes most REE resources in the world’s market, while its origin is still unclear because of...

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Main Authors: Taotao Liu, Wenlei Song, Jindrich Kynicky, Jinkun Yang, Qian Chen, Haiyan Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/4/426