Researchers find elevated REEs in coal mines near Uinta coal belt, possibly indicating a secondary resource stream for renewable energy.
Researchers at the University of Utah discovered elevated concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs) in active coal mines rimming the Uinta coal belt of Colorado and Utah. This unexpected co-location of critical minerals needed for energy transition and coal deposments suggests that coal mines could potentially serve as a secondary resource stream for REEs used in renewable energy and high-tech applications.
May 20, 2024
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