Securing Canada’s Energy Independence through Critical Mineral Exploration

Uses include smartphones, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and defense equipment.

Rare earth minerals have unique magnetic, optical, and electronic properties that make them essential components in many high-tech devices. For instance, neodymium is used to make powerful magnets for electric motors in electric cars and wind turbines, while dysprosium is used in the production of high-performance magnets for military and aerospace applications. Other rare earth minerals, such as cerium, are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum products, while europium is used in the production of fluorescent lamps and computer screens.