The 15 lanthanides (or lanthanoids), [a] along with scandium and yttrium, are usually included as rare earths Rare earth elements (rees), which comprise of only 17 elements from the entire periodic table, play a critical role to our national security, energy independence, environmental future, and economic growth. Rare earth elements (ree) are becoming increasingly important in electronic devices used in the defense, alternative energy, and communications industries
Minable deposits of rees are found in only a few locations. We facilitate all aspects of the data life cycle, including the publication and archiving of geospatial information and products. We support the geospatial component of mineral resources program research and provide public access to research results and geospatial information
