Witness the 40-ton rare earth gold mine in the sewage pit

A long-standing wastewater pond in the US was discovered to contain up to 40 tons of rare earths per year, opening up opportunities to reduce dependence on China thanks to new mining technology.

Berkeley Lake in Montana, USA is becoming the center of attention as it is considered a “gold mine” of rare earths located in a sewage pit. (Photo: Elko Daily Free Press)



The lake is estimated to contain up to 40 tons of rare earths each year, including elements such as neodymium and praseodymium. (Photo: Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

These elements are extremely important in the production of phones, electric cars, satellites and military equipment. (Photo: Wikipedia)

The project is being considered by the US Department of Defense for a $75 million grant to build a modern refinery. (Photo: WVU Institute for Sustainability and Energy Research - West Virginia University)

Wastewater extraction technology was developed by a research team at West Virginia University. (Photo: Montana Standard)

The new method uses special sludge filter bags and solvent extraction techniques to obtain pure rare earths. (Photo: Montana Standard)

Experts say that if expanded, this technology could help the US become self-sufficient in rare earth supplies. (Photo: Montana Standard)

Along with that, the US also discovered a lithium mine in wastewater in Pennsylvania, promising to open up a green and sustainable mining direction. (Photo: KXLF.com)

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