DoD invests millions in terbium production

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a $4.22 million award to Rare Earth Salts in Beatrice, Neb., for developing and expanding production of terbium oxide from recycled fluorescent light bulbs.  Terbium is an essential element for rare earth magnets in many key defense systems. It makes up less than 1% of the total rare earth content in most deposits.…

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