Tag: MolyCorp

Mine with history of toxic spills US best bet of competing with China on green energy

by magix | Dec 26, 2010 | Energy, Environment, National Security, Politics | 0 |

During its operation, between 1984 and 1993, 727,000 gallons of toxic water spilled from the mine into the Mojave National Preserve with spills exceeding 350,000 gallons in 1996 alone.

More on the reopening of Mountain Pass rare earth mine

by magix | Apr 19, 2010 | Energy, Environment, Wind turbines | 0 |

America’s dependence upon China for rare earths critical to high gauss magnets and many ingredients used in the production of every day items like cell phones and computers has been an issue I have written about several...