Even if REEs are more common than their name suggests, with current consumption trends we're going to face massive resource depletion shocks within two decades

Even if REEs are more common than their name suggests, with current consumption trends we're going to face massive resource depletion shocks within two decades as crucial industrial elements run out. New Scientist covered this several years ago, and they made a great infographic summarizing the issue. http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/minerals-running-out-lol.jpg http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/1...