Can Colorado better source, produce rare earth minerals?

Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Ian Lange contributes on this article about President Donald Trump’s recent policy directives to cut the cord between China and the U.S. for rare earth minerals triggered by China’s retaliatory cut-off of certain critical minerals put a spotlight on the United State’s near-total dependence on China for minerals, products and materials essential to our economy and national defense. May 26, 2025.