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China investigates Turkey's rare earth deposit, finds limited commercial potential

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Chinese researchers have investigated Turkey's largest rare earth deposit, the Kizilcaoren deposit, to understand its geological evolution and potential for rare earth element accumulation. The study, led by Professor Yang Xiaoyong, concluded that the deposit is small in scale and unlikely to become a major global supplier in the near future, highlighting the challenges in diversifying critical mineral sources. AI

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China investigates Turkey's rare earth deposit, finds limited commercial potential

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Chao Kong ·

    China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit

    Chinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve while dampening expectations over its commercial potential. Although the findings shed light on h…

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