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Science / Sat, 23 May 2026 Mid-day

New global map reveals where rare earth elements are most likely to be found

The discovery gives Western nations a predictive roadmap for hunting for domestic supplies and securing tech independenceResearchers have created a “new atlas” on where rare earth elements hide. The team’s new global map shows that rare earth deposits aren’t randomly placed, but actually form right alongside the thickest and oldest parts of the continents.

The discovery gives Western nations a predictive roadmap for hunting for domestic supplies and securing tech independence

Researchers have created a “new atlas” on where rare earth elements hide. The team’s new global map shows that rare earth deposits aren’t randomly placed, but actually form right alongside the thickest and oldest parts of the continents.

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