US EditionWyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
WYOMING, JUL 11 – The Brook Mine could supply 3-5% of U.S. permanent magnet demand and reduce dependence on China, which controls nearly 90% of global rare earth supply, officials said.
- Last month, Ramaco Resources, Inc. began construction near Sheridan, Wyoming, on the state's first newly developed coal mine in half a century, aiming to extract rare earth elements and other vital minerals from the coal.
- This mine development responds to U.S. dependence on China for nearly 90% of rare earth elements and aims to reduce supply risks amid a national push for strategic mineral reserves.
- The Brook Mine contains unique coal seams rich in rare earths like neodymium and terbium and received a $6.1 million Wyoming grant to build a processing plant, with full development estimated at $500 million.
- Ramaco CEO Randall Atkins indicated that the company plans to extract coal in Wyoming, carry out refining operations locally, and supply the resulting products to U.S. customers, including government agencies, as part of a domestic sourcing initiative.
- The project could meet over 10% of America’s rare earth demand by late 2026 and represents a strategic step toward reducing Chinese dominance and securing energy and manufacturing independence.
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Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals
The developer of what would be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in decades is launching a potentially half-billion-dollar effort to extract rare earth metals from the fossil fuel that are crucial for tech products and military hardware.Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, and Wyoming’s congressional delegation took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for Ramaco Resources, Inc.’s Brook Mine outside Ranchester in northea…
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The project’s backers hope the Brook Mine will inspire further investment and innovation in the domestic rare earth supply chain—ensuring that Wyoming, and the nation, are at the forefront of the next wave of technological advancement.
First U.S. rare earth mine in 70 years opens in Wyoming
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News July 13, 2025 The first rare earth mine in the United States in 70 years opened in Wyoming on Friday. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at the ribbon cutting for the Ramaco Resources Brook Mine: “Anything in your life that has a button, you start your car […]
First U.S. Rare Earth Mine In 70 Years Opens In Wyoming – ‘Will extract rare earth elements directly from coal’
By David Madison 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…
Wyoming Opens Dual Mine: Coal for Power, Rare Earths for Everything Else - The Thinking Conservative
Brook Mine will be the first new coal mine to open in Wyoming in 50 years and first critical mineral and rare earth mine to open in the US in 70 years. The post Wyoming Opens Dual Mine: Coal for Power, Rare Earths for Everything Else appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
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