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Data set: Leaching of Rare Earth Elements (REE);Rare Earth Elements (REE);baseline;Rare Earth Elements (REE) containing ore (00.01.005)

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Full name Leaching of Rare Earth Elements (REE);Rare Earth Elements (REE);baseline;Rare Earth Elements (REE) containing ore

Location NMG-CN

Reference year 2012

Valid until

Reference flow(s) Rare Earth Oxides - 1.0 * 1.0 kg (Mass)

Type Unit process, single operation

Parameterized? no

LCIA results included? no

Category Unit processes / Materials production / Non-energetic raw materials

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Use advice for data set When utilizing this dataset for life cycle assessment, it is essential to account for the specific LCI of the conventional REE leaching process including conventional surface mining techniques. The user must consider the technological boundaries and assumptions stated in Section 3.1 for accurate REE production modelling. If applying this data to the downstream production of NdFeB magnets, as described in Section 3.2, or to alternative recycling processes, these applications must be accurately reflected in the LCA with corresponding allocations and impacts. Detailed methodological considerations are provided in the Supporting Information document and should be reviewed to ensure completeness and validity of the assessment.

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General comment The described process is employed in the extraction of rare earth elements (REE) using conventional open-pit mining techniques, including drilling and blasting. The extracted ore, with a concentration of 4.1% rare earth oxides (REO), is used as the raw material for the production of various rare earth products, which are critical for high-tech industries, electronics, magnetic materials such as NdFeB magnets, and other advanced applications. The baselined industrial process specifically relates to the leaching phase, which is a crucial step in the beneficiation and extraction of REE from the mined ore.

LCI Method Principle Attributional

LCI Method Approaches No records found.

Completeness of product model No statement

Reviews Dependent internal review by Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

License and access conditions Copyright no License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

Technical purpose The described process is employed in the extraction of rare earth elements (REE) using conventional open-pit mining techniques, including drilling and blasting. The extracted ore, with a concentration of 4.1% rare earth oxides (REO), is used as the raw material for the production of various rare earth products, which are critical for high-tech industries, electronics, magnetic materials such as NdFeB magnets, and other advanced applications. The baselined industrial process specifically relates to the leaching phase, which is a crucial step in the beneficiation and extraction of REE from the mined ore.

Input Products No records found.

Co-Products No records found.

Data set version 00.01.005

Time stamp (last saved) 2023-12-24T16:07:30+08:00

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