Primary Applications
Samarium-cobalt magnets, nuclear control materials, lasers, specialty glass
Mining Significance
Samarium is a rare earth element recovered from mixed REE minerals such as monazite and bastnäsite. It is not normally mined as a standalone commodity and must be separated from neighboring lanthanides through complex hydrometallurgical processing. Its high-value uses, particularly in samarium-cobalt magnets and neutron-absorbing applications, can contribute to the value of a diversified rare-earth product suite.
