Offshore wind turbines need rare earth metals. Will there be
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China dominates production of the crucial metals, and wind companies are scouring the globe for more sources.
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Sergio Lorenzi on LinkedIn: Offshore Wind Turbines Need Rare Earth Metals. Will There Be Enough to Go…
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Offshore wind turbines need rare earth metals. Will there be enough to go around?