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Rare earth elements are some of the most indispensable materials in modern technology. These 17 elements from the periodic table, such as gadolinium, praseodymium and lanthanum, play critical roles in ...

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Beneath a large American flag on the eve of a trade war, John Maslin encouraged an audience of North Carolina officials, industry stakeholders and potential investors to consider rare earth magnets.