India's Coal Reserves Reveal Untapped Treasure Trove of Rare Earth Elements
Coal in Sohagpur Coalfield, India contains rare earth elements (REEs) that are important for various applications. The researchers analyzed coal samples using different methods and found high concentrations of critical REEs like Y, Nd, and Dy. The coal by-products, like coal ash, have even higher amounts of REEs compared to Chinese, US, and world coal averages. This suggests that coal in Sohagpur Coalfield could be a valuable resource for these important elements.
