Rare Earth Elements Found In Jamaican Mud 100
stevegee58 writes "Jamaica was once home to a thriving bauxite (aluminum ore) industry. While Jamaican bauxite mining may have fallen on hard times, it seems that the bauxite tailings in the form of red mud are rich in rare earth elements. Japanese researchers have discovered rare earth elements in high concentrations in this red mud and have already invested $3M in a pilot project to extract them. Perhaps Chinese dominance of rare earth deposits is on the wane as global manufacturers continue to search for and find other deposits of these valuable minerals."
Jamaican Rum is like... (Score:5, Funny)
Jamaica has a BoB Sled Team! (Score:0, Funny)
Go Team Jah!
Re:the USA has it too (Score:3, Funny)
Hell, diamonds and emeralds are sprinkled all throughout the carolinas too
Is it really that bad in the Carolinas?
Re:"natural disaster" (Score:5, Funny)
First, fly to Brazil and obtain a butterfly...
Re:"natural disaster" (Score:3, Funny)
Next, teach it the dance moves from gangnam style...