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Neodymium: The metal driving the energy transition

April 15, 2024

Neodymium is a rare earth element. Although it's quite common, it can only be mined in a few places on earth. Electric cars and wind turbines need it to work. Currently 90% of neodymium comes from China. Many countries want to change this.

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