Rare-earth elements discovered in Georgia kaolin mines, study finds
Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
The high-density minerals in the Georgia kaolin mines are potential sources of rare-earth elements, including the heavy rare-earth elements that are in high demand for many important uses and are mostly imported to the United States from China, according to a study led by Georgia State University and Thiele Kaolin Co.