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Canada: Rare Earth Elements Opportunity
April 30, 2012 | Canadian Chamber of Commerce

“Canada has 1.1 billion pounds of rare earths locked in black shale deposits (the Alberta Black Shale Project) worth an estimated $206 billion. In addition, several other Canadian mines across the country show great potential.” Quote from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website.


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