Sweden’s hidden rare earth deposits could help break China’s grip
Swedish researchers are investigating the potential for domestic rare earth element extraction to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. The study emphasizes that while Sweden has viable deposits, the extraction process remains environmentally challenging and geopolitically sensitive.
Swedish researchers are exploring how the country's mineral resources could support cleaner production of rare earth elements (REE) and the powerful magnets made from them. As part of the Sustainable materials and material flows research area, Martin Sahlberg is studying whether Sweden's deposits could become the foundation for a more sustainable magnet industry.
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