Beneficiation of Eskişehir Beylikova Bastnasite Ore and Rare Earth Elements Recovery
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Date
2023-11-14
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Scopus
Abstract
Unique magnetic, optical and electrical properties of rare earth elements (REEs) have be
come essential in modern high technology. Considering this necessity of technology, efficient man
agement and utilization of rare earth resources is of great importance. Even though there are more
than 250 rare earth minerals in around the world, the number of minerals that can be economically
processed, not exceeding three. Among these minerals, bastnaesite, has a significant impact on sci
entific advancement and social progress.
This project aims to contribute to the establishment of a sustainable supply chain for REE in Turkey
and Europe by conducting research and development activities to leverage the utilization of REEs
found in our country.
The primary objective of this project is to extract rare earth oxides from complex ore in the Eskişehir
Beylikova region, which holds the largest reserve potential discovered in our country, and to refine
these metal oxides to produce metals that can be used in magnet manufacturing. The project encom
passes five main work packages during three years: Project management, ore enrichment, solvent
extraction based purification, utilization of REOs and metals in additive material and magnet pro
duction.
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Bastnasite, Rare Earth Elements (REE), Ore Benefication, Hydrometallurgy.