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Rare Earths 101
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Welcome to the Wood Mackenzie beginner’s guide to rare earths. As an enhancement to our services, we are releasing 101 reports to help our clients to get up to speed in the industry. Whether you are a complete novice or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this document is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in rare earths. In this 101 report, we will start from the basics and cover fundamental concepts, terminology, and key principles. It will give you an overview of: - Rare earth elements - what are they? - Ore reserves and deposit geology - Value chain: Production, processing & trade flows - Demand drivers and use cases for rare earths - Commercial focus: Prices and rare earth market value by element and use sector - Political and regulatory considerations - Key trends
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