Goodbye to dependence on China—Brook Mine find makes U.S. a key power in rare earths such as neodymium and scandium | Metals Mine

  • Goodbye to dependence on China—Brook Mine find makes U.S. a key power in rare earths such as neodymium and scandium

    From lagradaonline.com

    For years, China has been the leading global supplier of rare earth treasures, which has granted it power in the global technology sector. However, the United States does not want to be left behind, so it has dedicated funds and resources in this area. To talk about the first rare earth mine, we have to go back to the 1970s, when researchers and geologists began drilling at the Brook mine in Wyoming in search of coal. From then until July 11, 2025, there was no hint of success. It was in July when the company Ramaco Resources named the site America’s “buried treasure”. Beneath the coal was discovered a reserve ... (full story)

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