Wyoming mine aims to increase domestic supply of rare-earth elements

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published May 13, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

China has a tight grip on rare-earth elements that are key to electronics, electric vehicles and fighter jets. A mine in Wyoming raises hopes for a domestic supply.

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