U.S. Working to Uncover Rare Earth Elements in Mine Tailings

The Globe and Mail reported that the U.S. is actively seeking rare earth elements in mine tailings, in an effort to boost domestic supply.

As quoted in the market report:

The USGS and Department of Energy are on a nationwide scramble for deposits of the elements that make magnets lighter, bring balanced hues to fluorescent lighting, and colour to the touch screens of smartphones to break the Chinese stranglehold on those supplies.

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