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China Rare Earth Dispute Strikes Wyoming

Sundance, Wyoming—population: 1,182, and where the "Sundance Kid" got his name. This sleepy town with no stop lights may see some big changes in the next few years—rare earth elements have been found in the mountains. Economic concentrations of rare earths are rare, and what was discovered appears to be a very significant economic concentration, says Jim Clark, VP of exploration with Rare Element Resources.

Sundance, Wyoming—population: 1,182, and where the "Sundance Kid" got his name. This sleepy town with no stop lights may see some big changes in the next few years—rare earth elements have been found in the mountains. Economic concentrations of rare earths are rare, and what was discovered appears to be a very significant economic concentration, says Jim Clark, VP of exploration with Rare Element Resources.

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