Rare earths: Norway struggles to develop Europe's largest deposit
Norway holds Europe's largest rare earth deposit at Fensfeltet, with reserves estimated at 15.9 million tonnes according to new assessments.
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Exploitation of this deposit is struggling to begin despite its strategic potential to reduce European dependence on Chinese imports.
Experts recommend extending the lifespan of electronic equipment rather than solely seeking new deposits to limit rare earth consumption.
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