The discovery of a second location in North Dakota containing rare earth elements has state officials excited. The elements are in demand for health care, energy and consumer electronics.
The state Geological Survey believes North Dakota has the highest level of critical minerals in North American coal deposits and North Dakota’s lignite reserve is estimated at 25 billion tons.
North Dakota has the potential to be a significant source of rare earth elements used in a wide range of electronic components, according to a recently released report.