"US Coal Mines Hold Key to Rare Earth Elements for Renewable Energy"
Researchers at the University of Utah have discovered elevated concentrations of rare earth elements in active coal mines in Colorado and Utah, suggesting that the U.S. could leverage its coal industry to quickly and cost-effectively boost its rare earth supply chains. This comes as the U.S. seeks to reduce its dependence on China, which currently dominates the global rare earth market, for its renewable energy and military needs.