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Gadolinium (Gd)

Atomic Number: 64 • Group: HREE

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64

157.250

Gd

Gadolinium

HREE

Primary Uses

MRI contrast agents, Neutron capture (Nuclear), Magnetostriction

Short Description

Gadolinium-based compounds are essential contrast agents in MRI medical imaging, enhancing image clarity for disease diagnosis. Gadolinium also has the highest thermal neutron capture cross-section of any element, making it valuable for nuclear reactor shielding and control rods.

Found In

Gadolinium Oxide - 100%

Found In Ore Types

Ionic Adsorption Clay Xenotime

Mining Projects

Projects targeting ore types that contain Gd.

Serra Verde Mine

Serra VerdeBrazil

OperatingStage 4/4

Yen Phu Rare Earth Mine

Thai Duong GroupVietnam

OperatingStage 4/4

Caldeira Project

Meteoric ResourcesBrazil

DevelopmentStage 2/4

Northern MineralsAustralia

DevelopmentStage 2/4

Koppamurra Project

Australian Rare EarthsAustralia

ExplorationStage 1/4

Cobra ResourcesAustralia

ExplorationStage 1/4

Policy & Regulatory Updates

1 article mentioning Gadolinium

Apr 2026
The Invisible Wall: Decoding China's 2026 Licensing Regime
China's updated Export Licensing Management Goods Catalogue reached full implementation on April 4, 2026, moving mid-to-heavy rare earth elements into a restrictive, case-by-case licensing regime - and a suspended "0.1% Rule" that threatens to ensnare foreign-made goods containing Chinese-origin rare earths expires November 10, 2026.

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