Conflicts of interest regarding new mines need to be handled better.
Rare Earth Metals: A Necessary Evil? In Norra Kärr, near Gränna, on the border between Östergötland and Småland, lies a potentially crucial element in addressing future challenges: a significant deposit of rare earth metals with an unusually high concentration. Rare earth metals are essential in almost all high-tech sectors, including defense technology, medical technology, and…