Draft Environmental Assessment for the University of North Dakota- Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facilities; McLean County, North Dakota (DOE/EA-2247).
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
August 15, 2024
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University of North Dakota Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facilities; McLean County, North Dakota
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is considering funding the extraction of REE from coal-based resources and convert them into rare earth metals. The Proposed Action would produce at least 1 metric ton (MT) per day of rare earth oxides (REO) or rare earth salts (RES) containing a minimum of 75 percent REO or RES by weight.
For more information, see University of North Dakota Rare Earth Element Demonstration Facilities.