May 9, 2023 – Mountain Pass, California, U.S. – A 100-ton haul truck moves raw ore from inside the mine pit to be processed at MP Materials on May 9, 2023 in Mountain Pass, California. The mine is the only rare-earth mining and processing facility in the United States. The specialized minerals have a diverse applications in electrical and electronic components, lasers, glass, magnetic materials, and industrial processes. (Credit Image: © David Becker/ZUMA Press Wire)
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