Mineralogical and Geochemical Constraints on the Occurrence Forms of REEs in Carboniferous Karst Bauxite, Central Guizhou Province, Southwest China: A Case Study of Lindai Bauxite

Karst bauxite is a major source of aluminum and contains high concentrations of trace elements such as Li, Ga, Sc, and rare earth elements (REEs). It is regarded as a potential non-conventional REE source due to the increasing demand for REEs. This study provides new mineralogical and geochemical ev...

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Main Authors: Chaokun Luo, Peng Liang, Ruidong Yang, Junbo Gao, Qun Chen, Hongcheng Mo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/3/320