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With reference to Rare Earth Elements (REEs), which of the following statements is correct?
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- 1Rare earth elements are primarily used in conventional thermal power generation and have limited relevance for clean energy technologies.
- 2All rare earth elements are radioactive in nature and therefore unsuitable for large-scale commercial applications.
- 3China's dominance in rare earth supply chains is largely due to its extensive refining and processing capacity rather than exclusive control over mineral reserves.✓
- 4Rare earth elements are geologically scarce minerals found only in a few countries, which explains China's dominance in their global supply.
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China's dominance in rare earth supply chains is largely due to its extensive refining and processing capacity rather than exclusive control over mineral reserves.
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