Wyoming Brook Mine Opens for Coal, Rare Metals

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A new coal mine is opening in Wyoming. This mine will also get rare earth metals. These metals are important for tech and military items.

The Brook Mine had a special event on Friday. Many leaders came to see the mine. These included the Energy Secretary and Wyoming's Governor.

The Energy Secretary said this mine will help. It will help the US rely less on China. China is the main source of rare earth elements right now.

The Brook Mine could help Wyoming's coal industry. The coal industry has been getting smaller. Renewable energy is becoming more popular than coal.

The Brook Mine also got a grant from Wyoming. This money will build a processing plant. This plant will take out rare earth and important minerals.

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Where is the new coal mine opening?

The new coal mine is opening in Wyoming.

Who attended the special event at the Brook Mine?

Many leaders attended, including the Energy Secretary and Wyoming's Governor.

What will the processing plant at the Brook Mine do?

The processing plant will take out rare earth and important minerals.

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