Kazakhstan Discovers Significant Rare Earth Element Deposit

Kazakhstan has discovered a significant deposit of rare earth elements in the Karaganda region. The deposit is estimated to contain potential reserves of 20 million tons. Further exploration is underway to determine the full extent of the find.

The site is estimated to hold nearly one million tons of rare earth elements, including cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and yttrium. These elements are crucial components in the manufacturing of various high-tech devices, such as smartphones, digital cameras, and computer hard drives.

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Construction, four prospective zones have been identified with total rare earth reserves estimated at 935,400 tons. If confirmed, this discovery could potentially place Kazakhstan among the top countries globally in terms of rare earth reserves.