U.S. to Open First Rare Earths Mine in 70 Years

Legal Insurrection readers may recall that in 2024, I reported on several potential deposits of rare earths located in Wyoming. One of them was a deposit belonging to Ramaco Resources near Sheridan, which was projected to be worth $37 billion.

Back in early 2024, when this story posted, my main concern was that the federal government under the Biden administration would have no interest in mining these minerals.

But under the administration of President Donald Trump, the U.S. is now poised to open the first rare earths mine in seven decades.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright will attend the opening of the first rare earth mine in the United States in more than 70 years.

Taking place on July 11 at Ramaco’s iCAM Technology Center in Ranchester, Wyoming, the event celebrating the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth project will host speakers from the national and state levels, according to a press release.