Chemistry of selected core samples, concentrate, tailings, and tailings pond waters: Pea Ridge iron (-lanthanide-gold) deposit, Washington County, Missouri (original) (raw)

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The study investigates the chemical composition of core samples, concentrates, tailings, and tailings pond waters from the Pea Ridge iron deposit in Missouri, focusing on the presence of rare earth elements (REEs), specifically lanthanides. It presents data from chemical analyses which were performed on samples obtained during a short visit to assess the deposit's potential for economic viability regarding REE recovery. Comparisons are made between the REE contents of the Pea Ridge deposit and other global lanthanide deposits, highlighting the significance of the findings in the context of mineral resources and their emerging technological applications.