Rare Earths Elements (REE) are considered as 'Vitamins of Modern Industry'. In this context, bring out the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REE in the world.
Introduction
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Vitamins of Modern Industry:
Critical mineral - Use for semiconductors— Mobile, laptop etc. which is essential for Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Use in electrical vehicle Indispensable in achieving sustainable transportation.
Use in critical technology like nuclear.
REE are highly unevenly distributed in the world in form of certain clusters—
In India, it is found in small amount in Laddeh.
Impact on sovereignty:
Due to dependence for critical minerals on other nation
Price fluctuation is causing inflation (Cost push)
China controlling the supply chains of these REE
Some of REE clusters don't have good water resource hence increasing it extraction price along with unsustainability.
Potential use of it as tool of blockade in geopolitics.
China & I sup global supply chain for semiconductors vulnerabilities
Need Research/mining of potential REE region in India.
Distributing its global basket of REE to different clusters.
— Ankit Rauchan · AIR 255
Conclusion
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- Clear definition of REE
- Links to modern industrial applications
- Mentions sustainable technology angle
- Connects to Industry 4.0
Ankit Rauchan
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rare Earth Elements distribution and implications
REE importance in modern technology and industry
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