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1. 1. Characterization of an REE-enriched black substance in fractured bedrock in the Ytterby Mine

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för geologiska vetenskaper

   Author : Susanne Sjöberg; [2014]
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   Abstract : A black substance seeping from fractured bedrock was observed in tunnels leading to the mainshaft of the Ytterby mine on Resarö, Sweden. These are dry tunnels at shallow depth, +5 mabove sea level and 29 m below ground surface, resulting from the reconstruction of the mineinto a fuel deposit for the Swedish Armed Forces during the Cold War era. READ MORE

3. 2. The Ytterby mine - A historical review and an evaluation of its suggested spatial coupling to multiple sclerosis (MS)

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för geologiska vetenskaper

   Author : Susanne Sjöberg; [2012]
   Keywords : Ytterby mine; REE; fuel deposit; multiple sclerosis; neurological health conditions;

   Abstract : The Ytterby mine is located on Resarö island in the Stockholm archipelago. Mainly feldspars but also quartz were historically quarried in the mine, which is also the place of discovery of seven rare earth elements (REE). During the cold war era, the mine shaft was used as a diesel and jet fuel deposit for the Swedish Armed Forces. READ MORE