America Can Extract a Bounty of Rare Earth Metals From Coal Ash, Scientists Say—And Break Free From China’s Grip

Congress Spotlights Wyoming’s Rare Earth Industry As Vital To US Supply

Wyoming and Montana took center stage at a congressional hearing Tuesday about fast-tracking rare earth processing in the U.S. New tech to extract rare earths from coal waste could help break China’s stranglehold on the critical minerals.

America Can Extract a Bounty of Rare Earth Metals From Coal Ash, Scientists Say—And Break Free From China’s Grip

Researchers say coal ash, lying around in massive heaps, can be mined for rare earth elements that will ensure the future of everyday life and American defense.

A rare discovery: Scientists unlock new form of a critical metal

A team of scientists led by Georgia Tech has made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we use and extract rare earth elements—materials essential for modern technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, medical devices, and military equipment. They’ve identified a new chemical state for praseodymium, a rare earth metal, which could open the door […] The post A rare discovery: Scientists unlock new form of a critical metal app…