rare earth mining

Research at the University of Utah documented elevated concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs) in active mines in the coal belt of Colorado and Utah. It’s possible that the mines have a secondary resource stream in metals used in…

Rare earths consist of 17 elements found in the periodic table. Miners find these elements clustered in geologic deposits. Rare earths are in high demand as we use them in many aspects of the green energy transition and modern life.…

Globally, rare earth elements are highly hazardous to extract, causing significant environmental challenges. Researchers at the University of South Australia are finding ways to transform the recovery of rare earth elements and other vital…