WYOMING – 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,” reports LaGranda .

Beneath the coal was discovered a reserve of minerals very useful for the United States. Preliminary studies before drilling pointed to the existence of minerals such as dysprosium, neodymium

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