What does REO mean in MANUFACTURING

Rare Earth Ore is a variety of minerals that are found naturally in the earth's crust. They are essential components in many industrial and manufacturing processes, such as smartphones, flat-screen TVs, and wind turbines.

Rare Earth Ore has many uses across different industries, including the manufacture of electronic devices, magnets, catalysts, ceramics, and glass. It's also used in automotive parts and medical imaging tools.

Rare Earth Ore can be found mainly in China and other countries like Australia, Brazil, India and Russia. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find deposits that are economically viable for extraction.

Rare Earth Ore extraction typically involves open pit mining or underground mining techniques to extract rare earth elements from orebearing rocks and minerals. This method usually involves crushing or grinding the material before it is passed through a series of processes to separate out the desired element.

Moderately low levels of exposure to rare earth ores have been reported to cause mild health hazards such as headaches, fatigue and skin irritation. However, high concentrations can be dangerous if not handled correctly and precautions taken appropriately while working with them.

Processing or refining rare earth ore can lead to air pollution from dust particles that become airborne during grinding operations as well as water pollution from heavy metals and toxic chemicals used in refining processes. Good safety procedures should be followed at all times when handling these substances.

Bioleaching methods involve using bacteria or fungi to extract metals from ores by breaking down sulphur bonds that hold metals together in their compounds. This method has been gaining wider acceptance as an alternative to traditional mineral processing techniques due its ability to reduce environmental impacts while still allowing efficient recovery of valuable elements.