Oslo, Sept 23, 2026 (AFP) - Norway sets 2028 target for rare-earth mining plan

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2026-09-23

Norway's government said Wednesday that it is aiming to deliver a plan by 2028, "at the latest," to exploit Europe's largest known rare-earth deposit, a scheme currently held back over environmental concerns. Located 150 kilometres (93 miles) south-west of the capital Oslo, the Fen Complex (Fensfeltet in Norwegian) is believed to contain 15.9 million tonnes of rare-earth oxides. The deposit includes neodymium and praseodymium, elements used in th......

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