The data displays the distribution of the rare earth element (REE) resources worldwide as of 2017, by principle deposit type. Carbonatite deposits of rare earth oxides accounted for the biggest share of global resources at 62%.
Carbonatite | 62 |
Alkaline igneous | 16 |
IOCG | 15 |
Placer | 5 |
Ion absorption | 1 |
Other | 1 |