1、Innovation Landscape ReportRare Earth Exploration,Extraction,Beneficiation and ConcentrationWritten by Dr Holly A.L.Elliott,Dr Eimear Deady,Dr Kathryn Goodenough,Dr Evi Petavratzi,(British Geological Survey)and Edward Loye,Ollie Howe,Prof Frances Wall,Dr Sam Broom-Fendley,Prof Karen Hudson-Edwards(U
2、niversity of Exeter)Edited by Dr Matthew Reeves,Innovate UK Business ConnectAuthorsPublished July 20251.Executive summary 42.Background context 63.Technology overview 83.1 REE deposits 83.2 REE deposit exploration 103.3 REE extraction 123.4 REE beneficiation143.5 REE extraction from waste streams 18
3、3.6 Responsible sourcing and mitigation of environmental implications204.Discussion/analysis 224.1 UK capability and stakeholder mapping 224.2 Challenges to the UK REE supply chain 264.3 Opportunities and recommendations285.Conclusion30References31Acknowledgements40ContentsThis Innovation Landscape
4、Report on Rare Earth Exploration,Extraction,Beneficiation and Concentration forms part of a series of reports into the UK Rare Earth Elements(REE)Value Chain,commissioned by Innovate UK as part of the Circular Critical Materials Supply Chains(CLIMATES)Programme which was established to develop and s
5、upport critical materials supply chains within the UK,beginning with REE.Other reports in the series include Rare Earth Processing,Rare Earth Circular Economy,Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing and Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Alternatives.1.Executive Summary4The transition to Net Zero emissio
6、ns is a mineral intensive process,increasing demand for raw materials.The rare earth elements(REE)are an essential component of many low carbon technologies,such as high strength permanent magnets in wind turbines and electric cars.China currently dominates global REE supply chains which poses a sig