Rare Earth Elements from Coal Waste Could Be Big Business for West Virginia

So we#39;re getting real close to be able to provide these elements here within domestically, within the state and within the United States,quot; said Chris Hamilton, West Virginia Coal Association. /ppquot;Any time you can go back in these old slag dumps or refuse areas, and be able to reprocess those materials to eliminate some of the more undesirable elements it#39;s always a win-win for the environment, and we#39;re getting pretty good at that,quot; said Chris Hamilton, West Virginia Coal Association. /ppRight now developing the expansion of the Rare Earth Elements from West Virginia#39;s coal industry is getting the support of the Legislature and Congress.

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