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Utah’s Rare Earth Breakthrough | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s White Mesa Mill just broke ground on a game-changing expansion — the first commercial-scale facility in the U.S. to process heavy rare earth minerals, vital for electric vehicles, robotics, data centers, and defense. Once rooted in uranium, the mill pivoted six years ago, leveraging existing infrastructure to secure America’s critical mineral supply. Backed by a $725 million Department of Energy loan, the new plant targets heavier, more complex elements and aims to be operational by July 2027. While environmental concerns linger, the company argues domestic processing reduces global…
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