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Rare Earth Elements
Strategic ResourceMetal • rare_earth • 1 deposit(s)
China dominates global REE production (~60%) and processing (~90%). Bayan Obo largest deposit. Strategic resource with export controls.
Bayan Obo REE-Iron Deposit
Inner Mongolia
producingExport Ready
Grade: 6 %REO - World's largest REE deposit. Iron ore byproduct.
Security:1/5Regulatory:2/5Environmental:4/5
Proved44.00M tonne(recoverable)
📊Data Quality
Quality Tier:proved
Confidence:85%
As of:2025-01-01
✓No data quality warnings
Sources
- China Mineral Resources
Ministry of Natural Resources, 2025
Base Case
Basis: recoverable (not applied)
= 30.0%
Gross Value
$2.20TmodeledState Value
$660.00BmodeledNotes: REO content. China has ~35% of global REE reserves but dominates production.