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Rare earth oxide distribution of global resources by deposit type 2017

Distribution of rare earth element resources worldwide as of 2017, by principle deposit type

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