North Korea's Rare Earths Could be Game Changer

A recent geological study indicates North Korea could hold some 216 million tons of rare earths, minerals used in electronics such as smartphones and high definition televisions.   If verified, the discovery would more than double global known sources and be six times the reserves in China, the market leader.   British Islands-based private equity firm SRE Minerals Limited announced the study results in December, along with a 25-year deal to develop the deposits in Jongju,...

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