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New-age prospectors finding rare earth elements in tailings from Alberta oilsands
You've heard of old-world prospectors panning for gold or striking oil. Now, a high-tech venture is seeking out a new treasure: rare earth elements. Rare earth elements are a key part of the transition to a green economy — from magnets in wind turbines …