State Could See Economic Jump From Rare Earth Deposits In Northeastern Wyoming
11 Apr 2022
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Two companies are working to develop and process rare earth deposits in Wyoming in the face of escalating demand for the valuable elements.
Wyoming Rare USA in late March began drilling in exploration of rare earth elements in Albany County west of Wheatland. In October, Rare Element Resources started working on a rare earths demonstration processing facility to be built in Upton.
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