Abstract:There are totally 7 rare earth element (REE) deposits (mineralized spots) in Shandong province at present, and the proven reserves of light REE is 465900t. The genetic types of REE deposits in Shandong province mainly include alkaline rock series and granitic series. The surrounding rocks of the alkaline series of rare earth deposits are mainly syenite (porphyry), carbonatite and mica rocks produced in Mesozoic, while the surrounding rocks of the granite series of rare earth deposits are granitic pegmatite of Mesozoic. In this paper, present situation and the degree of development and utilization of REE resources in Shandong province have been summarized, and geological characteristics of two representative REE deposits for alkaline rock series and granite series have been discussed. The direction for prospecting the same type of REE deposits in Shandong province has been pointed out. It will provide some references for the exploration of REE deposits in the future.