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Pound of Rare Earth Elements

Pound of Rare Earth Elements

$425

A pound of rare earth elements refers to raw materials consisting of the 17 metallic elements like neodymium and dysprosium used in high-tech applications such as magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

Estimated value as of 2026 路 Source: https://strategicmetalsinvest.com/current-strategic-metals-prices/

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Prices for individual rare earths vary dramatically, from $200/kg for neodymium to over $4,000/kg for terbium, driven by supply constraints and demand from green technologies.

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2011$4,5002014$1,2002020$1,8002022$6,8002024$2,5002025$3702026$425
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