A new study suggests rare earth elements form in magma above ancient subduction zones, as that magma reacts with substances ...

There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs) in all — 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. It's a fairly diverse group, with each rare earth mineral having different applications, pricing and ...

Under the right conditions, 1g of oyster shells can capture and lock away up to around 1.5g of the rare earth elements ...

A new study has found that most rare earth deposits – sources of metals essential for electronics and clean energy ...

Continental clues: Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet’s history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics. Researchers have made a new ...

Like a moth in a cocoon, the metamorphosis of Earth's crust from molten goop to solid land is hidden from view, leaving scientists to guess at how the eons-long process unfolds. Using nearly four ...

A group of seventeen metallic elements contained in rare earth minerals. Also called "rare earth metals," they are essential in tech, energy and transportation. Mined from the earth's crust, they are ...