Ping Chen, Eugene S. Ilton, Zheming Wang, Kevin M. Rosso, Xin Zhang
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Abstract
Deposits enriched in rare earth elements (REEs) are abundant and diverse in mineralogy, but those of current economic value have extremely limited geographic distribution. Due to rapidly increasing demand and concerns about supply chain security, new and improved methods of prospecting, beneficiation, separation, purification, and recycling are needed. By overviewing the types and geographic distribution of REE deposits globally, their petrogenesis and major mineralogic assemblages, this review aims to deepen understanding of different types of REE deposits and distribution characteristics at the global level. Our review also seeks to provide a concise summary of important background information that is accessible to researchers from a variety of disciplines who are seeking to engage this rapidly expanding field.
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Applied Geochemistry is an international journal devoted to publication of original research papers, rapid research communications and selected review papers in geochemistry and urban geochemistry which have some practical application to an aspect of human endeavour, such as the preservation of the environment, health, waste disposal and the search for resources. Papers on applications of inorganic, organic and isotope geochemistry and geochemical processes are therefore welcome provided they meet the main criterion. Spatial and temporal monitoring case studies are only of interest to our international readership if they present new ideas of broad application.
Topics covered include: (1) Environmental geochemistry (including natural and anthropogenic aspects, and protection and remediation strategies); (2) Hydrogeochemistry (surface and groundwater); (3) Medical (urban) geochemistry; (4) The search for energy resources (in particular unconventional oil and gas or emerging metal resources); (5) Energy exploitation (in particular geothermal energy and CCS); (6) Upgrading of energy and mineral resources where there is a direct geochemical application; and (7) Waste disposal, including nuclear waste disposal.
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