<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The U.S. opened its first rare earths mine, the Brook Mine in Wyoming, after over 70 years.</li><li>Rare earths are crucial for modern technology and China currently dominates about 90% of global processing capacity.</li><li>MP Materials, the mine's owner, has a deal with the US Department of Defense to reduce America's reliance on rare earth imports.</li><li>The agreement includes a minimum price commitment for neodymium and praseodymium output and funding for expanding production.</li></ul>

U.S. opens first rare earths mine in over 70 years, backed by Trump administration

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