What is the main obstacle to extracting rare-earth metals from a deposit?

A. They are typically found at low concentrations in the host rock.
B. They are equally distributed around the world.
C. There is a lack of technological understanding about how to extract them.
D. There is no demand for them on the world market.


Answer: A

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