Geologists Discover Largest Deposit Of ‘Mysterious Mineral’ Found In Daily Products
Geologists have discovered the world's largest known deposit of the mineral illite in Yeongdong County, South Korea, with an estimated 104.5 million tons identified through a joint survey. The deposit, which has high industrial utility and purity, could position illite as a strategic mineral for use in products ranging from cosmetics to lithium-ion batteries. Local officials aim to develop the region into a global hub for illite production and innovation.
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World Geologists Discover Largest Deposit Of ‘Mysterious Mineral’ Found In Daily Products Photo is not from story. (Photo credit: MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images) Christine Sellers Contributor April 29, 2026 11:14 AM ET April 29, 2026 11:14 AM ET Christine Sellers Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Geologists confirmed the world’s largest known deposit of the natural mineral illite was found in Yeongdong County in South Korea in April, according…
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