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Modern tech minerals may be hiding in extinct volcanoes

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Extinct volcanoes could be key to unlocking the world's transition to renewable energy after researchers discovered they contain rich deposits of rare earth elements.

Researchers at universities in Canberra and Beijing published the findings on Wednesday after scrutinising materials found in a dormant Swedish volcano being mined for iron ore.

They say the discovery could open more opportunities ...


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