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Rare earth project has national security potential

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Nolan Theaker holds rare earth elements extracted from North Dakota lignite. Photo by Mike Hess/UND Today. UND awarded $6.5 million to extract rare earth elements from North Dakota lignite coal At one time, North Dakota’s lignite coal deposits were considered a liability because they didn’t burn “clean.” Today, they’re an asset that could lead to […]