Exploration at the Fen Carbonatite Complex has revealed Europe’s largest proven deposit of rare earth elements, totaling 8.8 megatonnes of REE oxides.

Telemark, Norway

Who

Rare Earths Norway

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When

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:50:05 GMT · 2d 9h ago

Where

Telemark, Norway · 59.3496°N, 9.2272°E

Why

The discovery aims to reduce European dependence on China for critical minerals essential for EV motors and wind turbines.

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This may accelerate the European Union's green energy transition and lower long-term manufacturing costs for renewable energy hardware across the continent.

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