Why is Nordic Iron Ore focusing on rare earth elements (REE)?

Rare earth elements (REE) are essential for the technologies driving the green transition: electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics. Despite their name, they are not rare in the Earth’s crust, but the challenge lies in extracting and separating them efficiently and sustainably.

Global competition for REE is intensifying as climate goals drive record demand for critical metals. At the same time, China dominates production, prompting the Western world to seek new suppliers. Nordic Iron Ore (NIO) sees an opportunity to contribute by exploring the potential for REE as by-products in our iron ore projects.

We do not believe REE in our projects will stand alone as a separate business. At best, these critical raw materials could become a valuable by-product in the production of our ultra high-grade iron ore concentrate. This aligns with our strategy to support Europe’s green transition by maximizing the potential of our deposits.

Why is Nordic Iron Ore focusing on rare earth elements (REE)?
The Battle for Minerals (Swedish article)