{"id":32694,"date":"2023-08-03T09:02:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=32694"},"modified":"2023-08-03T09:05:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:05:01","slug":"why-world-turning-to-greenlands-rare-earth-metals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/why-world-turning-to-greenlands-rare-earth-metals\/32694\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the world is turning to Greenland\u2019s rare earth metals"},"content":{"rendered":"
Greenland has become a focal point for this type of resource extraction. Rare earth metals are essential components of many technological products, including:<\/p>\n
Greenland contains some of the largest deposits of rare earth elements (REE) on Earth, such as yttrium, scandium, neodymium and dysprosium.<\/p>\n
These REEs have unique properties that make them ideal for several industrial applications due to their ability to withstand extreme temperatures or chemical agents. While most REE mines exist outside of North America, Greenland offers an attractive alternative, given its natural resources and lack of population density.<\/p>\n
Recently, foreign companies have begun investing heavily in Greenland\u2019s mining infrastructure by constructing refineries near existing REE sites. The country also recently announced plans to create a \u2018green energy corridor\u2019 across its northern regions. This will be powered by renewable energy sources like hydroelectricity, which is generated from glaciers melting into rivers along the coastlines.<\/p>\n
The Innovation Platform<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at how countries can capitalise on these supplies and create a steady rare earth supply chain while ensuring environmental protection and safeguarding.<\/p>\n The global demand for rare earth metals has increased rapidly, with the estimated global market value exceeding $10bn in 2020. In recent years, the world has sought ways to increase its access to these materials that are essential for modern technology.<\/p>\n In light of this rising demand, there is an opportunity for Greenland’s geographical advantage. Resources located within its borders can be leveraged into a competitive edge when competing on the international stage.<\/p>\n Investing in infrastructure capabilities, such as refining facilities and transportation networks, will enable local producers to access larger markets outside Greenland. Moreover, businesses could capitalise on current trends towards producing goods closer to home or sourcing them locally rather than relying heavily on imports from abroad.<\/p>\nThe global demand for rare earth metals<\/h3>\n