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Rare Earth Elements Discovered in New York Mine

11/14/2025

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The tailings pile at the Barton Hill iron mine in Moriah, New York, contains significant rare earth elements essential for electronics and military uses, per a recent study.
Phoenix Tailings, a Boston-based company, partners with local supervisors to explore these resources and aims for production in two to three years.
Indiana is examining coal waste for rare earth extraction, with state leaders saying the effort could transform liabilities into resources.

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The tailings pile at the Barton Hill iron mine in Moriah, New York, contains significant rare earth elements essential for electronics and military uses, per a recent study.
Phoenix Tailings, a Boston-based company, partners with local supervisors to explore these resources and aims for production in two to three years.
Indiana is examining coal waste for rare earth extraction, with state leaders saying the effort could transform liabilities into resources.