Sweden’s hidden rare earth deposits could help break China’s grip

Sweden's mineral deposits could become a major rare earth supplier and challenge China's grip on elements essential for magnets and green technology. ScienceDaily reports that Swedish researchers are taking an unconventional approach—cataloging all elements in local ore rather than targeting single extraction points, then designing magnets optimized for those naturally occurring combinations. The potential outcome: less pollution, less waste, and genuine independence from Chinese rare earth supplies.

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