Hold the mouse cursor over the map to see the name of each deposit. Click on the deposit for more information from the NGU ore database.

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REE mining  seeks important metals in Norway for new technologies and environment-friendly energy.

Mining rights will be applied for when surveys of the resources show they are commercially exploitable.

Due to the nature of technical applications, REE’s are considered as environmental friendly compounds and are commonly associated within the "green metals" category.

REE’s are essential for shaping modern and future technologies applied to the

Energy: Solar energy, Wind power generator, La-Ni-H batteries, magnetic refrigeration and fluid cracking catalysts.

Transport: Catalytic converter and electric vehicles.

Hightech: Magnets, LCD panel displays, iPods, MP3 players, Lasers, glass and  ceramics.

Rare Earth Elements are often found together with other special metals.