Rare Earth Elements : The Global Supply Chain

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

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Describes rare earth elements (REEs), their major end uses and applications, and their application in national defense. Discusses rare earth resources and production potential, and examines legisla...

Describes rare earth elements (REEs), their major end uses and applications, and their application in national defense. Discusses rare earth resources and production potential, and examines legislative and other policy proposals that Congress may consider to improve the U.S. rare earth position. Summarizes hearings on REEs, and reviews current research, development, information, and analysis activities on REEs at Federal agencies. Includes tables and graphs.

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 10-R4-1347 in the 2010 issue.

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