LKAB discovers 'Europe's largest' rare earth mineral deposit in Sweden

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The deposits were found close to LKAB's existing iron ore mine at Kiruna in Sweden | Credit: iStock
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The deposits were found close to LKAB's existing iron ore mine at Kiruna in Sweden | Credit: iStock

Sweden's state-owned mining firm locates large deposits of rare earth elements critical for manufacture of wind turbines and electric vehicles

Sweden's state-owned mining firm LKAB says it has discovered major deposits of rare-earth oxides in the north of the country, prompting hopes of boosting Europe's supply chain security for a host of green...

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