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flag Wyoming opens new coal mine to extract rare earth elements, aiming to reduce U.S. dependence on China.

flag Wyoming is set to open its first new coal mine in decades, with Ramaco Resources planning to extract rare earth elements vital for tech and military products. flag The Brook Mine will process coal to obtain neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, among others, used in wind turbines, electric car batteries, and military hardware. flag China currently supplies nearly 90% of the world's rare earths, prompting the need for domestic sources. flag The project, expected to cost $500 million, aims to recover its investment within five years if successful.

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