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First U.S. Rare Earth Mine In 70 Years Opens In Wyoming
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright was in Ranchester, Wyoming, on Friday for the ribbon cutting to open the first U.S. rare earth mine in 70 years. He…
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RANCHESTER — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright touted the importance of coal and Wyoming on Friday at the ribbon cutting for Brook Mine, the first U.S. rare earth mine in 70 years and the state’s first new coal mine in decades.
He said developments like the Brook Mine are critical for breaking U.S. dependence on China for supplying the critical minerals used in everything from fighter jets to wind turbines.
Speaking to about 220 people gathered at Ramaco Resources' facility between Ranchester and Sheridan, Wright said it’s time for America to dominate rare earth development.
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