Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study, Coal minister G Kishan Reddy tells Parliament
Promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli coalfields, according to Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy. Research by Coal India Ltd (CIL) indicates significant REE enrichment in coal and non-coal samples. Commercial extraction hinges on technological advancements and economies of scale, with indigenous technology development underway.
Promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli coalfields, according to Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy. Research by Coal India Ltd (CIL) indicates significant REE enrichment in coal and non-coal samples. Commercial extraction hinges on technological advancements and economies of scale, with indigenous technology development underway.
