Andy Schwartz

This undated photo provided by JHL Capital Group LLC shows the Mountain Pass Mine in San Bernardino County, Calif. the only producer of rare earth minerals in the United States. Rising trade tensions have many people worried about the 17 exotic-sounding rare earth minerals needed to make high-tech products like robotics, drones and electric cars. But trade experts say China's recent threats to stop all imports of the minerals to the U.S. are not cause for panic. (JHL Capital Group LLC. via AP)

The Energy Department moves to bolster production of strategic minerals from US soil, Pt. 1

The Energy Department has launched a $30 million grant program to support increasing domestic supplies of rare-earth element.

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