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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

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Honda, for instance, has already begun extracting over 80% of its rare earth materials from nickel-metal hydride batteries , and it is predicted that by 2030, 10% of Nd demand in the EU will be met through recycling magnets from electric vehicles, wind turbines and hard disk drives. The role of blockchain. Introduction to available tools.