Surveys conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD) discovered large reserves of rare earth minerals in Rajasthan's Bhati Kheda village. At present, 90 per cent of the world's rare earth elements (REEs) are produced in China. It is reported that the mining auction of the area, expected to be valued at INR 10 crore, is likely to begin soon.
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