Neodymium (Nd)
The most strategic element at the southern Venezuelan carbonatite deposit with 277,500 tonnes of probable reserves. Without neodymium there are no electric vehicles, wind turbines, or military drones — it is the mineral defining 21st century geopolitical competition.
Every Tesla Model 3 uses ~1 kg of neodymium. Every 8 MW offshore wind turbine contains ~1.6 tonnes. Every F-35 uses NdFeB magnets in guidance systems and radar. A single producer nation controls 90% of production — this deposit offers 277,500 tonnes as an unparalleled hemispheric alternative.
Reserve Valuation
At current oxide prices (~$120/kg for Nd₂O₃), the 277,500 tonnes of probable neodymium reserves at the southern Venezuelan carbonatite deposit represent an estimated in-ground value of $33.3 billion USD. This single element accounts for the majority of the deposit's economic value, making the southern Venezuelan carbonatite deposit one of the most valuable undeveloped REE assets in the world.
The Most Coveted Mineral
Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets are the most powerful permanent magnets on Earth. Every Tesla Model 3 uses ~1 kg of neodymium. Every 8 MW offshore wind turbine contains ~1.6 tonnes. Every F-35 Lightning II uses NdFeB magnets in guidance systems, actuators, and radar electronics. Over 90% of global production is concentrated in a single jurisdiction. The southern Venezuelan carbonatite deposit offers 277,500 tonnes — an unparalleled hemispheric alternative.
Commercial Specifications
- Neodymium Oxide (Nd₂O₃) — Purity 99.5%+ | Magnet grade
- Neodymium Metal — 99.9% | For NdFeB magnet production
- NdFeB Alloy — Sintered and bonded grade | For magnet manufacturers
- Didymium (Nd+Pr mix) — For laser protection glass and welding shields
- Independent third-party certification included with every lot
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