Rare Earth Elements (magnet: Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb)
Magnet rare earths (neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium) underpin sintered NdFeB permanent magnets used in EV traction motors, wind turbines,
Relationships
- researchesCoal India Limited (CIL)— ₹1,900 crore R&D budget to FY2030 includes rare-earth and critical-mineral recovery from coal waste and ash; SECL has id
- producesCritical Mineral Recycling / Urban Mining— Recovery of REEs from end-of-life magnets and e-waste is a target stream of the Rs.1,500 cr recycling scheme.
- producesIREL (India) Limited— Produces rare-earth oxides (La, Ce, Nd, Pr, Sm, Gd, Y) and NdPr Oxalate from monazite feedstock.
- researchesGeological Survey of India— 1,200 GSI exploration projects targeted under NCMM between FY24-25 and FY30-31.